Sherwin Williams Real Red (SW 6868) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Real Red (SW 6868) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BF2D32 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(191, 45, 50) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 76.4%, 73.8%, 25.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Real Red (SW 6868)?
Real Red (SW 6868) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Real Red (SW 6868) is #BF2D32, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 45, 50).
In the RGB color model, Real Red (SW 6868) has a red value of 191, a green value of 45, and a blue value of 50. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 76.4% magenta, 73.8% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 357.9° (degrees), 61.9 % saturation, and 46.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Real Red (SW 6868) has a hue of 357.9° (degrees), 76.4 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.
Real Red (SW 6868) is cool or warm?
The color Real Red (SW 6868) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Real Red (SW 6868)?
Real Red (SW 6868) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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
Real Red (SW 6868)
Light Color
Compare LRV 13 of Real Red (SW 6868) 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 13 puts Sherwin Williams Real Red (SW 6868) 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
Real Red (SW 6868) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(191, 45, 50)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
45 (17.6%)
Blue
50 (19.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
76.44%
Yellow
73.82%
Key
25.10%
HSL
HSL(357.95deg, 61.9 %, 46.3 %)
Hue
357.95°
Saturation
61.86 %.
Lightness
46.27 %.
RYB
RYB(178, 79, 72)
Red
178 (69.9%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
72 (28.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
357.95°
Saturation
76.44 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.
HWB
H: 357.95°
W: 17.65 %
B: 25.10 %
XYZ
X : 23
Y : 13.18
Z : 4.35
YXY
Y1 : 13.18
X : 0.57
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 25.10%
M : 82.35%
Y : 80.39%
LRV
~ 13.2 %
Munsell Color System
6.9R 4.1/12.9
CIE-Lab
L : 43.04
A : 57.1
B : 33.42
CIE-Lch
L : 43.04
C : 66.16
H : 30.34
CIE-Luv
L : 43.04
U : 109.47
V : 21.9
Hunter-Lab
L : 36.31
A : 49.53
B : 18.31
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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