Borscht
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Borscht remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#72353D
LRV
6.42
Borscht's Color Strip
Borscht is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Alaea and Red Theatre. The strip spans from Alaea at the lightest end to Merlot at the deepest. Browsing strip 276 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Borscht in Real Rooms
Borscht has a low LRV of 6.42 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a front door and misc.
2 Front Door Photos
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Borscht in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
A bold front door painted in deep Borscht makes an immediate statement.
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This front entrance features a striking Borscht-colored door with classic hardware.
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2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Borscht provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Painted furniture in Borscht adds dramatic richness to any room.
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A wooden dresser finished in Borscht delivers moody sophistication.
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Coordinating Colors
White Duck reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Borscht encloses it.
Believable Buff reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 6), opening up a space where Borscht encloses it.
At LRV 28 vs 6, Double Latte is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
White Duck reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Borscht encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 6, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 6, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 6), opening up a space where Borscht encloses it.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 6), opening up a space where Borscht encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 6, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Kirsch Red the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.