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Borscht

7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Borscht 7578 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #72353D, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raisin Torte from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Borscht Technical Profile

HEX Code#72353D
RGB114, 53, 61
LRV6.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Borscht in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Borscht in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsBorscht
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRaisin Torte

Raisin Torte

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Jazzy Red

Valspar

Nearly identical

Queen's Rose

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Garnet Evening

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Classic Burgundy

PPG

Nearly identical

Dark Cherry Tart

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Deco Red

Behr

Very similar

Tyrian Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Francesca

Kilz

Very similar

Preference Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Wood .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Wine Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Borscht

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Borscht

#72353D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#856755

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Borscht

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Posh Red

Complement

Artisan Green

Borscht Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Coral Bells

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laudable Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Borscht.

Fine Wine

Sherwin-Williams · 6307

#723941

Red Theatre

Sherwin-Williams · 7584

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Wild Currant

Sherwin-Williams · 7583

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Crabby Apple

Sherwin-Williams · 7592

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Carriage Door

Sherwin-Williams · 7594

#6E423E

Burgundy

Sherwin-Williams · 6300

#63333E

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

#A12533

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards · DET427

#9E3641

Berry Blush

Valspar · 1004-1A

#B84D5D

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

#E0989D

Borscht — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Borscht have?
Borscht by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Borscht in your own space before committing.
What colors match Borscht from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Borscht are Raisin Torte by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Jazzy Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Queen's Rose by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Borscht's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Borscht?
Borscht has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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