Cordovan 6027 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5F3D3F, estimated LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Thing from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #5F3D3F · 6027
Cordovan
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cordovan Technical Profile
HEX Code#5F3D3F
RGB95, 61, 63
Estimated LRV6.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Cordovan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cordovan
#5F3D3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C6553
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cordovan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cordovan Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cordovan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cordovan have?
Cordovan by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cordovan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cordovan are Wild Thing by Behr (a close digital match), Boysenberry Pie by Kilz (a close digital match), Aged Beauty by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cordovan'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 Cordovan?
Cordovan has a estimated lightness value of 6.1, 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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