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Sherwin-Williams Real Red

SW 6868 · #BF2D32 · LRV 13.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Hot Jazz is a 96% match

Real Red (SW 6868) is a dark red from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 13.2 (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 Dunn-Edwards Hot Jazz (96% match).

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LRV

13.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6868

HEX

#BF2D32

RGB

191, 45, 50

HSL

358°, 62%, 46%

Family

Reds

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Real Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Real Red?

Real Red has an 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.

What is the closest match to Real Red in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Hot Jazz (DEA107), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Neon Red (2087-10), 93%; Valspar: Oh So Red (1009-1), 91%; Behr: 100 Mph (P170-7), 89%; PPG: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), 79%; Glidden: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), 77%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (HGSW7589), 74%; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), 63%. 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 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.