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Sherwin-Williams Positive Red

SW 6871 · #AD2C34 · LRV 10.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Très Bien is a 95% match

Positive Red (SW 6871) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 10.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Très Bien (95% match).

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LRV

10.9 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6871

HEX

#AD2C34

RGB

173, 44, 52

HSL

356°, 59%, 43%

Family

Reds

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Positive Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Positive Red?

Positive Red has an 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.

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

Valspar: Très Bien (8001-9G), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Red Ink (DEA151), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Exotic Red (2086-10), 93%; PPG: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), 89%; Glidden: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 87%; Behr: Flirt Alert (P150-7), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 64%. 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 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.