Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Crimson Red |
| SKU | SW 2906 |
| Hex | #711922 |
| RGB | 113, 25, 34 |
| HSL | 354°, 64%, 27% |
| LRV | 4 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Sherwin-Williams Crimson Red
At LRV 4, Crimson Red is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Crimson Red earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Dutch Boy
Behr
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Crimson Red within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #711922 in HSL space. Pair Crimson Red with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Crimson Red Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Crimson Red from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Crimson Red
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Crimson Red is Classic Burgundy (HC-182) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 7 vs 4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classic Burgundy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Crimson Red
At Valspar, the closest color to Crimson Red is Jazzy Red (1009-6) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4.6 vs 4) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jazzy Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Crimson Red
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, By The Fireplace (JG-29), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full By The Fireplace swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Crimson Red
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Stage Beauty (BD-SB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.61). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Stage Beauty swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Crimson Red
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Tyrian Red (301-7DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Tyrian Red swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Crimson Red
Behr doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Florence Red (BXC-76), is clearly different (ΔE 6.54). For an exact match, any Behr retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Florence Red swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Crimson Red
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Garnet Evening (DEA147), is clearly different (ΔE 9.07). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Garnet Evening swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Crimson Red
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Heirloom Tomato (BD63), is clearly different (ΔE 9.46). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Heirloom Tomato swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Crimson Red
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Sophistication (0115), is clearly different (ΔE 10.28). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Sophistication swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Crimson Red
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7), is clearly different (ΔE 10.44). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Burgundy Wine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Crimson Red
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Hartline Red (H003), is clearly different (ΔE 10.92). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Hartline Red swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Crimson Red
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Preference Red (NO. 297), is clearly different (ΔE 12.43). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Preference Red swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Crimson Red
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Crimson Red — the nearest deck color, Night Groove (PNT100-DP-77), is clearly different (ΔE 19.06). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2906 instead. See the full Night Groove swatch →