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Sherwin-Williams Red Paint Colors
the 10 people actually buy
10 curated reds with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why — plus the full 99-color red deck below.
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The 10 Sherwin-Williams Reds People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated — tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
Carnelian is a deep, muted red-brown at LRV 6 — near-black on the reflectance scale, with a warm oxblood glow that only shows up in real light..
Sherwin-Williams' experts pick this brick-dark red for libraries and accent walls that should feel warm, not loud..
A fresh melon-coral Sherwin-Williams' experts suggest for rooms that want red's energy without the weight..
A lively coral-red Sherwin-Williams' own color experts keep on their red shortlist — friendly enough for a front door or a powder room..
A deep berry-red from Sherwin-Williams' expert picks, dark enough at LRV 7 for a moody dining room or cabinets..
A muted brick-rose Sherwin-Williams recommends when true red feels too strong — earthy and calm at LRV 18..
The heritage copper-red from Sherwin-Williams' historic Roycroft line — an expert pick for exteriors and studies..
A soft terracotta-coral on Sherwin-Williams' expert red list — it sits between pink and clay..
Heartthrob is a saturated true red with just enough warmth to stay out of pink and purple territory, and at LRV 11 it is deep enough that it never reads fire-engine..
Red Tomato is a red that still reads red — not a brick, not a wine, not a rust..
Sherwin-Williams Reds by Room
Each room page shows red picks from every US brand side by side — Sherwin-Williams included — so you can compare in context.
Because these are bold, low-light colors, they shine as accents and statement spaces rather than whole-house neutrals. A dining room in Radish (SW 6861) or River Rouge (SW 6026) feels warm and dinner-party-ready, and a powder room can carry a deep red beautifully since you only pass through it. A single accent wall in Tanager (SW 6601) gives you the punch without committing the whole room.
For a front door, red is a classic choice and these saturated tones hold up well. The lighter, pinker options like Gala Pink (SW 6579) and Grenadine (SW 6592) work in a bedroom or a kid's space where you want energy that isn't quite as heavy.
All 99 Sherwin-Williams red paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Sherwin-Williams's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Every Sherwin-Williams red is mixed to order at a company-owned store or through their site, so the color is the same recipe across their paint lines. Those lines run good to best: Cashmere (around $55/gal), SuperPaint (around $68), Duration (around $75), and Emerald (around $80). List prices are nominal because 30 to 40 percent sales run almost constantly, so it's worth waiting for a sale before you buy. Note that the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line at Lowe's is a separate, lower-tier brand, not the same paint.
If you found a red you love here but buy elsewhere, any major paint counter can color-match from the SW code or a chip. The same works in reverse: a store can match a competitor's red, or our featured Kompozit deck, into a Sherwin-Williams can. Matches are close but rarely identical across brands, so confirm with a sample before committing a full project.
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Using LRV to Pick the Right Red
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) tells you how light or dark a color is, on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white). In this red slice the numbers run from 5 at the darkest to 26 at the lightest, which means every one of these reds is on the deep, saturated end. None of them are pale.
For a wall you can live with daily, the higher-LRV picks like Grenadine (26) and Peppery (17) keep a room from feeling closed in. The low-LRV reds like Framboise (8) and River Rouge (12) read almost like jewel tones and soak up light, so save them for spaces where drama is the point. Always test a sample on the actual wall, because red shifts hard between morning and evening light.
What Sherwin-Williams Reds Actually Look Like
Sherwin-Williams keeps 59 colors in its red family on the ColorSnap deck, and they cover a lot more ground than "fire-engine red." Some lean warm and tomato-toned, like Tanager (SW 6601) and Radish (SW 6861). Others slide toward pink and berry, like Gala Pink (SW 6579), Framboise (SW 6566), and the lighter Grenadine (SW 6592).
That range matters because red reads very differently depending on its undertone. A blue-red like Framboise feels cool and moody, while a warm red like Hot (SW 6843) feels loud and energetic. Sherwin-Williams has a reputation for predictable undertones, so what you see on the chip is close to what dries on the wall.
Pairing Reds With Trim, Ceiling, and Other Colors
Red wants a calm partner, and Sherwin-Williams's well-known neutrals are made for the job. Crisp trim in Alabaster or a true white keeps a deep red like Peppery (SW 6615) from feeling stuffy, while warm grays like Agreeable Gray or Repose Gray on adjoining walls let the red be the star. For the ceiling, a soft white or the same trim white keeps things bright overhead.
If you want a richer, layered look, pair a berry red like Framboise (SW 6566) with a deep blue such as Naval, or ground a warm red against Accessible Beige. For high contrast, Tricorn Black trim or accents make a saturated red read sharp and intentional.
The Questions Everyone Asks
What is the most popular Sherwin-Williams red paint color?
Carnelian (SW 7580) — Carnelian is a deep, muted red-brown at LRV 6 — near-black on the reflectance scale, with a warm oxblood glow that only shows up in real light. Rejuvenate and Sun Dried Tomato and Begonia round out the short list most people choose from.
How many red paint colors does Sherwin-Williams offer?
There are 59 colors in the Sherwin-Williams red family on their ColorSnap deck. They range from warm tomato reds to cooler berry and pink tones, including names like Tanager, Radish, Framboise, and Grenadine.
Are any of these reds light enough for a whole room?
These reds are all fairly deep, with LRV running from 5 to 26. The lightest picks like Grenadine (LRV 26) and Peppery (LRV 17) work best if you want a full red room, while lower numbers like Framboise (LRV 8) are better as accents.
What white trim goes with a Sherwin-Williams red?
A clean white like Alabaster is a reliable match and keeps a bold red from feeling heavy. Warm grays such as Agreeable Gray or Repose Gray on nearby walls also let the red stand out without competing.
Which paint line should I buy and how much does it cost?
Sherwin-Williams sells these reds in several lines, good to best: Cashmere (about $55/gal), SuperPaint (about $68), Duration (about $75), and Emerald (about $80). Prices are nominal because big sales run almost constantly, so wait for a 30 to 40 percent discount before buying.
Can I match a Sherwin-Williams red at another store?
Yes. Any major paint counter can color-match from the SW code or a physical chip, and the reverse works too, including matching the featured Kompozit deck into a Sherwin-Williams can. Cross-brand matches are close but not always identical, so test a sample first.
Are Sherwin-Williams colors pre-made or mixed to order?
They are mixed to order at company-owned Sherwin-Williams stores or through their website. The same color recipe is used across all their paint lines, so you choose the line based on durability and finish, not the color itself.
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