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Sherwin-Williams Real Red
SW 6868 · #BF2D32 · LRV ~13.2
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Hot Jazz (~96% proximity)Real Red (SW 6868) is a dark red from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Hot Jazz (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Real Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
13.2 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6868
HEX
#BF2D32
RGB
191, 45, 50
HSL
358°, 62%, 46%
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Real Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Real Red?
Real Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.2 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Real Red in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Hot Jazz (DEA107), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Neon Red (2087-10), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Oh So Red (1009-1), ~91% proximity; Behr: 100 Mph (P170-7), ~89% proximity; PPG: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), ~79% proximity; Glidden: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), ~77% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (HGSW7589), ~74% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~63% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Real Red?
The HEX code of Real Red (SW 6868) is #BF2D32, RGB 191, 45, 50. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.