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Ref. #A42E37 · 7588

Show Stopper

10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Show Stopper 7588 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A42E37, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Siren from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Show Stopper Technical Profile

HEX Code#A42E37
RGB164, 46, 55
LRV10.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Show Stopper in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsShow Stopper
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSiren

Siren

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Farmhouse Red

Behr

Nearly identical

Rapture Red

PPG

Nearly identical

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sugared Maple

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Très Bien

Valspar

Nearly identical

Red-Y for Fun

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Kabuki

Kilz

Very similar

Siren

Vista Paint

Very similar

Create .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Orient Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Show Stopper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Show Stopper

#A42E37

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AC7C59

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Show Stopper

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Show Stopper

Complement

Precious Stone

Show Stopper Room Palettes

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

Walls

Taupe of the Morning

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grounded

Pop

This Color

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grape Harvest

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Quartz White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Argyle

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Show Stopper.

Heartthrob

Sherwin-Williams · 6866

#A82E33

Positive Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6871

#AD2C34

Radish

Sherwin-Williams · 6861

#A42E41

Tanager

Sherwin-Williams · 6601

#A43834

Poinsettia

Sherwin-Williams · 6594

#9D373C

Rave Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6608

#A13B34

More red colors from other brands

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

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

Piglet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5086

#FFC0C6

Intrigue

Behr · P160-6

#C02741

Soft Lace

Behr · W-B-110

#F8F1EF

Show Stopper — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Show Stopper have?
Show Stopper 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 Show Stopper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Show Stopper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Show Stopper are Siren by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Farmhouse Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Rapture Red by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Show Stopper'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 Show Stopper?
Show Stopper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, 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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