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Sherwin-Williams Positive Red
SW 6871 · #AD2C34 · LRV ~10.9
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Très Bien (~95% proximity)Positive Red (SW 6871) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Très Bien (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Positive Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.9 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6871
HEX
#AD2C34
RGB
173, 44, 52
HSL
356°, 59%, 43%
Family
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Positive Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Positive Red?
Positive Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Positive Red in other brands?
Valspar: Très Bien (8001-9G), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Red Ink (DEA151), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Exotic Red (2086-10), ~93% proximity; PPG: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), ~87% proximity; Behr: Flirt Alert (P150-7), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~64% 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 Positive Red?
The HEX code of Positive Red (SW 6871) is #AD2C34, RGB 173, 44, 52. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.