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Sherwin-Williams Alaea

SW 7579 · #81585B · LRV ~12.4

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Love Affair (~97% proximity)

Alaea (SW 7579) is a dark red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.4 (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 Benjamin Moore Love Affair (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Alaea in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7579

HEX

#81585B

RGB

129, 88, 91

HSL

356°, 19%, 43%

Family

Reds

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Alaea FAQ

What undertone does Alaea have?

Alaea has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Alaea in other brands?

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