Sherwin Williams Positive Red (SW 6871) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Positive Red (SW 6871) |
| Hex Color Code: | #AD2C34 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(173, 44, 52) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 74.6%, 69.9%, 32.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Positive Red (SW 6871)?
Positive Red (SW 6871) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Positive Red (SW 6871) is #AD2C34, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 44, 52).
In the RGB color model, Positive Red (SW 6871) has a red value of 173, a green value of 44, and a blue value of 52. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 74.6% magenta, 69.9% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.3° (degrees), 59.4 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Positive Red (SW 6871) has a hue of 356.3° (degrees), 74.6 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.
Positive Red (SW 6871) is cool or warm?
The color Positive Red (SW 6871) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Positive Red (SW 6871)?
Positive Red (SW 6871) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
Positive Red (SW 6871)
Light Color
Compare LRV 11 of Positive Red (SW 6871) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 11 puts Sherwin Williams Positive Red (SW 6871) paint color in the
darker category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Positive Red (SW 6871) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(173, 44, 52)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
44 (17.3%)
Blue
52 (20.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
74.57%
Yellow
69.94%
Key
32.16%
HSL
HSL(356.28deg, 59.4 %, 42.5 %)
Hue
356.28°
Saturation
59.45 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.
RYB
RYB(177, 89, 88)
Red
177 (69.4%)
Yellow
89 (35.0%)
Blue
88 (34.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
356.28°
Saturation
74.57 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.
HWB
H: 356.28°
W: 17.25 %
B: 32.16 %
XYZ
X : 18.75
Y : 10.93
Z : 4.37
YXY
Y1 : 10.93
X : 0.55
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 32.16%
M : 82.75%
Y : 79.61%
LRV
~ 10.9 %
Munsell Color System
6.1R 3.8/11.9
CIE-Lab
L : 39.47
A : 52
B : 27.16
CIE-Lch
L : 39.47
C : 58.66
H : 27.57
CIE-Luv
L : 39.47
U : 95
V : 17.47
Hunter-Lab
L : 33.07
A : 43.38
B : 15.31
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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