Positive Red 6871 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AD2C34, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Unmatched Beauty from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #AD2C34 · 6871
Positive Red
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Positive Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD2C34
RGB173, 44, 52
Estimated LRV10.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Unmatched Beauty
Hirshfield's
#B12D35
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Unmatched Beauty
Vista Paint
#B02D33
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Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
#A82E33
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Très Bien
Valspar
#A82E33
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Red Ink
Dunn-Edwards
#AC3235
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Crimson Red
PPG
#AD3439
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Exotic Red
Benjamin Moore
#B42836
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Indiscreet
Behr
#AA3739
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Bang
Kilz
#B03537
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#B32428
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Colors That Work With Positive Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Positive Red
#AD2C34
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1815B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Positive Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Positive Red 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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Positive Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Positive Red have?
Positive Red by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Positive Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Positive Red are Unmatched Beauty by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Unmatched Beauty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sugared Maple by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Positive Red'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 Positive Red?
Positive Red has a estimated lightness value of 10.9, 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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Why Positive Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.