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Real Red

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Real Red 6868 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BF2D32, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lipstick Pencil from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Real Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#BF2D32
RGB191, 45, 50
LRV13.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Real Red in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsReal Red
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLipstick Pencil

Lipstick Pencil

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Hot Jazz

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Neon Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Atomic Red

Kilz

Nearly identical

Movie Star

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Edgy Red

Behr

Nearly identical

Raspberry Red

RAL

Very similar

Create .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Poppied Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Red Geranium

PPG

Very similar

Très Bien

Valspar

Very similar

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Real Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Real Red

#BF2D32

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B98D66

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Real Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Real Red

Complement

Cyan Sky

Real Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Rosebud

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Burnished Brandy

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Berry Bush

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Quartz White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Argyle

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Real Red.

Red Obsession

Sherwin-Williams · 7590

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Stop

Sherwin-Williams · 6869

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Cherry Tomato

Sherwin-Williams · 6864

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Gypsy Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6865

#B6363B

Positive Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6871

#AD2C34

Lusty Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6863

#B1383D

More red colors from other brands

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

Pink Cadillac

Benjamin Moore · 2002-70

#FEE8E9

Oriental Red

Kilz · LA120-02

#7D3436

Exotic Red

Benjamin Moore · 2086-10

#B42836

Salmon Pink

RAL · 3022

#D95030

Positively Pink

Behr · T18-01

#E7BFB6

Leaf Rust

Vista Paint · AC118

#A0392F

Real Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Real Red have?
Real Red by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Real Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Real Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Real Red are Lipstick Pencil by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hot Jazz by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Neon Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Real 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 Real Red?
Real Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, 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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