Sherwin-Williams • 7580

Carnelian

Name: Sherwin-Williams Carnelian 7580
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Carnelian as a genuinely dark Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#573E3E

LRV

5.78

Light Reflectance Value

5.78

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

Timeless Color Wall Urban Organic

Carnelian's Color Strip

Carnelian is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sommelier and Merlot. The strip spans from Alaea at the lightest end to Merlot at the deepest. As part of strip 276, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Alaea C2Borscht C3Red Theatre C4Carriage Door C5Sommelier C6Carnelian

C7Merlot

Carnelian in Real Rooms

Carnelian has a low LRV of 5.78 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom and bathroom.

2 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Carnelian really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Bedroom walls in Carnelian create a warm, enveloping retreat atmosphere.

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Walls painted Carnelian bring energetic warmth to this restful bedroom space.

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4 Bathroom Photos

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Carnelian holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.