Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Reddish |
| SKU | SW 6319 |
| Hex | #B56966 |
| RGB | 181, 105, 102 |
| HSL | 2°, 35%, 55% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Sherwin-Williams Reddish
With an LRV of 21, Reddish 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.
Reddish 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.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Reddish 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 #B56966 in HSL space. Pair Reddish 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 Reddish Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Reddish 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 6319 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Reddish
The closest Behr equivalent of Reddish is Desert Rose (PMD-12). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order Desert Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Reddish
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Reddish is Red River Clay (2091-40) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red River Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Reddish
At Valspar, the closest color to Reddish is Spanish Rose Shadow (1008-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19.5 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spanish Rose Shadow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Reddish
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Reddish is Sienna Red (PPG1057-6) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sienna Red swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Reddish
Glidden's nearest match is Pottery Rose (10YR 21/313), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Reddish without repainting risk. See the full Pottery Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Reddish
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Reddish is Aged Clay (305-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Reddish
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Reddish is Ruddy Rose (HGSW 2053). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ruddy Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Ruddy Rose swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Reddish
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Reddish is Terra Rosa (DE5096) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terra Rosa swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Reddish
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Reddish is Angelic Choir (0058) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angelic Choir swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Reddish
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Reddish is Lord Baltimore (0064). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Lord Baltimore and you'll get the same color. See the full Lord Baltimore swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Reddish
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Reddish is Clover Blossom (BD57) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clover Blossom swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Reddish
Clare has no exact twin of Reddish. The nearest is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Reddish
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Reddish is Lord Baltimore (0064). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If Kompozit is your counter, order Lord Baltimore and you'll get the same color. See the full Lord Baltimore swatch →