Valentine
SW 6587 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Valentine SW 6587 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#A53A4E
LRV
12
Family
Red
SW 6587
Color profile
Light value
12 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 12, Valentine is a dark red that absorbs most light. Valentine carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Valentine under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 12 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around ValentineThis colorValentineSherwin-Williams · SW 6587
CoordinatingRoman ColumnSherwin-Williams · SW 7562CoordinatingSilver GraySherwin-Williams · SW 0049CoordinatingIbis WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareValentine vs Cherries Jubilee
12LRV12
#A53A4EHex#AB3C51
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Valentine vs Radish
12LRV10
#A53A4EHex#A42E41
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Valentine vs Cerise
12LRV10
#A53A4EHex#99324E
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Valentine vs Kirsch Red
12LRV12
#A53A4EHex#974953
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Valentine vs Hot
12LRV14
#A53A4EHex#AC4362
RedFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Valentine vs Poinsettia
12LRV10
#A53A4EHex#9D373C
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Valentine vs Gala Pink
12LRV15
#A53A4EHex#B04B63
RedFamilyPink
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Valentine vs Show Stopper
12LRV10
#A53A4EHex#A42E37
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Valentine vs Antique Red
12LRV12
#A53A4EHex#9F4442
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Valentine vs Luxurious Red
12LRV9
#A53A4EHex#863A42
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareValentine vs Fuchsine
12LRV12
#A53A4EHex#AD364E
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Fuchsine is very close match · leans redder compared with Valentine.
Valentine vs Red Licorice
12LRV12
#A53A4EHex#A83E4C
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Red Licorice is very close match · warmer compared with Valentine.
Valentine vs Fire-Breathing Dragon
12LRV11
#A53A4EHex#AB3148
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Fire-Breathing Dragon is very close match · leans redder compared with Valentine.
Valentine vs Roseate
12LRV11
#A53A4EHex#9D3448
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Roseate is very close match compared with Valentine.
Valentine vs Rectory Red
12LRV12
#A53A4EHex#9F404B
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rectory Red is very close match · leans greener compared with Valentine.
Valentine vs Mad About You
12LRV11
#A53A4EHex#A53143
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Mad About You is close match · warmer compared with Valentine.
Valentine vs Ruby Ring
12LRV11
#A53A4EHex#A03D41
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Ruby Ring is close match · warmer compared with Valentine.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorValentine, answered
What is the LRV of Valentine?
Valentine (SW 6587) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 12, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Valentine a warm or cool color?
Valentine has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can Valentine be used outside?
Yes, Valentine is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Valentine from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Valentine is Fuchsine (1343) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · leans redder.
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