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Sherwin-Williams Enigma

SW 6018 · #8B7C7E · LRV 21.4

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Enigma is a 100% match

Enigma (SW 6018) is a dark red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 21.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Enigma (100% match).

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LRV

21.4 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6018

HEX

#8B7C7E

RGB

139, 124, 126

HSL

352°, 6%, 52%

Family

Reds

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Enigma FAQ

What undertone does Enigma have?

Enigma has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Enigma?

Enigma has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Enigma in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Enigma (HGSW6018), 100%; Valspar: Urban Lift (T582), 96%; Behr: Classy Plum (N570-4), 95%; Glidden: Choo Choo (PPG1047-6), 94%; PPG: Choo Choo (PPG1047-6), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: California Dreamin' (DET404), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Frozen in Time (1448), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Enigma?

The HEX code of Enigma (SW 6018) is #8B7C7E, RGB 139, 124, 126. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.