Real Red 6868 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BF2D32, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #BF2D32 · 6868
Real Red
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Real Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#BF2D32
RGB191, 45, 50
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Real Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Real Red
#BF2D32
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B98D66
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Real 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Real Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Real Red are Lipstick Pencil by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hot Jazz by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Neon Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Real Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.