Emperors Silk
Emperors Silk · #B23847 · LRV 13 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Emperors Silk13
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Emperors Silk, Really?
Emperors Silk reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Annie Sloan Emperors Silk behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Emperors Silk
Emperors Silk works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Emperors Silk
With an LRV of 13, Emperors Silk is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Emperors Silk are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Annie Sloan Emperors Silk directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Lusty RedSW 6863 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 13 | Color page → |
| Behr | Fortune RedBIC-48 · Behr | 2.6 | 12 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Ladybug Red1322 · Benjamin Moore | 2.5 | 13 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Berry Blush1004-1A · Valspar | 2.2 | 14.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Red GumballPPG1187-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.5 | 12 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Cherries Jubilee84RR 13/471 · Glidden | 2.9 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Annie Sloan Colors
The nearest shades to Emperors Silk within Annie Sloan's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B23847 in HSL space. Pair Emperors Silk with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Have you painted with Emperors Silk?
Rate it — one tap helps the next reader decide.
Ask a Question