Scarlet by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Scarlet

10%LRV Value
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Scarlet 2907 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B5001A and LRV 10. Its closest cross-brand match is Licorice Stick from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Scarlet Technical Profile

HEX Code#B5001A
RGB181, 0, 26
LRV9.9
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Scarlet in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsScarlet
Very similar
BehrLicorice Stick

Licorice Stick

Behr

Very similar

Orient Red

RAL

Very similar

Million Dollar Red

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

International Red

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Unmatched Beauty

Vista Paint

Visible difference

Create .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Red Contrast

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Unmatched Beauty

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Très Bien

Valspar

Visible difference

Atomic Red

Kilz

Visible difference

Crimson Red

PPG

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Scarlet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Scarlet

#B5001A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BA602E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Scarlet

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Scarlet

Complement

Mayan Green

Scarlet Room Palettes

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

Walls

Rosebud

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Über Umber

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Joyful Lilac

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Verve Violet

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Quartz White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Lucky Green

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Scarlet.

Cardinal

Sherwin-Williams · 2908

#9D101C

More red colors from other brands

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

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

#DF8A82

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

Scarlet — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Scarlet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scarlet are Licorice Stick by Behr (a very close match), Orient Red by RAL (a very close match), Red Tomato by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Scarlet'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 Scarlet?
Scarlet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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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