Enticing Red
We've categorized Enticing Red as a genuinely dark Red 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 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#B74E4F
LRV
16.18
Enticing Red's Color Strip
Enticing Red is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Begonia and Tanager. The strip spans from Bella Pink at the lightest end to Antique Red at the deepest. Strip 107 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Enticing Red in Real Rooms
Enticing Red has a low LRV of 16.18 — 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, misc, living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, house, home office, mudroom, patio and kitchen.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Enticing Red is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Front door in vibrant Enticing Red makes a bold architectural statement.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Enticing Red prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Open shelving painted in Enticing Red draws the eye with warm depth.
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Wall-mounted shelves in Enticing Red provide striking contrast and visual interest.
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2 Living Room Photos
Enticing Red anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Living room walls wrapped in Enticing Red create an intimate, inviting atmosphere.
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Accent wall in deep Enticing Red transforms the living room instantly.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Enticing Red does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Enticing Red paint in a parisian dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Enticing Red rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Enticing Red
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1 Bathroom Photo
Enticing Red is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Enticing Red — industrial bathroom
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Enticing Red provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Sherwin-Williams Enticing Red in a coastal house
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1 Home Office Photo
Enticing Red works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
scandinavian home office featuring Enticing Red by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using Enticing Red on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
Enticing Red — classy mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
The way Enticing Red interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
A warm patio painted in Enticing Red
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Enticing Red adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Enticing Red color — industrial kitchen inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 16), opening up a space where Enticing Red encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 16, Natural Linen is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (28 vs 16) makes Peacock Plume the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 16), opening up a space where Enticing Red encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Enticing Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (16 vs 13) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 16, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 16, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 16), opening up a space where Enticing Red encloses it.
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 16), opening up a space where Enticing Red encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 16, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 33 vs 16, Memorable Rose is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 10-point LRV gap (26 vs 16) makes Pink Flamingo the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (16 vs 9) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (16 vs 7) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (16 vs 7) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (16 vs 7) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.