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Sherwin-Williams Carnelian

SW 7580 · #573E3E · LRV ~5.8

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Divine Wine (~99% proximity)

Carnelian (SW 7580) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Divine Wine (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Carnelian in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7580

HEX

#573E3E

RGB

87, 62, 62

HSL

0°, 17%, 29%

Family

Reds

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Carnelian FAQ

What undertone does Carnelian have?

Carnelian has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep 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 Carnelian?

Carnelian has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.8 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 Carnelian in other brands?

Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), ~99% proximity; PPG: Chianti (PPG13-06), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Enchanting Eggplant (PPG13-07), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Purple Earth (1004-7A), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bitter Chocolate (HGSW6013), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: El Cajon Clay (1260), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Chocolate (DE6014), ~91% 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 Carnelian?

The HEX code of Carnelian (SW 7580) is #573E3E, RGB 87, 62, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.