Sherwin-Williams Alaea SW 7579: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 12

Alaea (SW 7579) is a dark red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12.4 (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 Benjamin Moore Love Affair (97% match).

Compare Alaea with other brands

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LRV

12.4 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7579

HEX

#81585B

RGB

129, 88, 91

HSL

356°, 19%, 43%

Family

Reds

Colors similar to Alaea in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

River Rouge Sherwin-Williams · SW 6026 · LRV 12

Aged Wine Sherwin-Williams · SW 6299 · LRV 13

Bateau Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 6033 · LRV 13

Canyon Clay Sherwin-Williams · SW 6054 · LRV 13

Cordial Sherwin-Williams · SW 6306 · LRV 11

Rose Brocade Sherwin-Williams · SW 0004 · LRV 19

Berry Bush Sherwin-Williams · SW 6292 · LRV 14

Rambling Rose Sherwin-Williams · SW 6305 · LRV 16

Alaea FAQ

What undertone does Alaea have?

Alaea 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 Alaea?

Alaea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.4 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 Alaea in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Love Affair (1266), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Ripe Plum (DE6020), 94%; Glidden: Old Burgundy (PPG13-05), 93%; Valspar: Berry Brandy (1005-9B), 91%; PPG: Old Burgundy (PPG13-05), 91%; Behr: Spiced Potpourri (S130-6), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: River Rouge (HGSW6026), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 83%. 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 Alaea?

The HEX code of Alaea (SW 7579) is #81585B, RGB 129, 88, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.