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Gladiola

Gladiola begins as a pink color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. It appears in High Voltage, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.

LRV

20.29

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Light Reflectance Value
20.29
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Collection

Gladiola in Rooms

Follow Gladiola from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.

1 Front Door Photo

In a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, the most interesting quality of Gladiola (6875) may be the way it responds to hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

cottagecore front door featuring Gladiola by Sherwin-Williams

cottagecore front door featuring Gladiola by Sherwin-Williams

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1 Home Office Photo

Against wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating, Gladiola (6875) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 20.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Sherwin-Williams Gladiola in a neutral home office

Sherwin-Williams Gladiola in a neutral home office

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1 Dining Room Photo

Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, Gladiola (6875) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 20.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Gladiola paint in a contemporary dining room

Gladiola paint in a contemporary dining room

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1 Bedroom Photo

Its place within High Voltage hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.

A organic modern bedroom painted in Gladiola

A organic modern bedroom painted in Gladiola

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1 Bathroom Photo

1 bathroom image trace Gladiola (6875) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. Its place within High Voltage hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.

Gladiola — traditional bathroom

Gladiola — traditional bathroom

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1 Kitchen Photo

Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Gladiola (6875) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 20.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Gladiola — classy kitchen

Gladiola — classy kitchen

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1 House Photo

Across 1 house image, Gladiola (6875) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Gladiola color — aesthetic house inspiration

Gladiola color — aesthetic house inspiration

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1 Living Room Photo

The 1 living room image turn a pink swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

A elegant living room painted in Gladiola

A elegant living room painted in Gladiola

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1 Patio Photo

Gladiola (6875) can change noticeably under direct sun, reflected daylight and deep exterior shade. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

contemporary patio featuring Gladiola by Sherwin-Williams

contemporary patio featuring Gladiola by Sherwin-Williams

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1 Mudroom Photo

Viewed across 1 mudroom image in a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home, Gladiola (6875) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 20.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.

Gladiola paint in a neutral mudroom

Gladiola paint in a neutral mudroom

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Coordinating Colors

Gladiola
Gladiola
Homestead Brown
Homestead Brown
Gladiola vs Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Homestead Brown
7515 · LRV 12

Gladiola reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Fireworks
Fireworks
Gladiola
Gladiola
Fireworks vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Fireworks
6867 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

A 3-point LRV gap (20 vs 17) makes Gladiola the marginally brighter of the two.

Emotional
Emotional
Gladiola
Gladiola
Emotional vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Emotional
6621 · LRV 21
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Energetic Orange
Energetic Orange
Gladiola
Gladiola
Energetic Orange vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Energetic Orange
6880 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Quite Coral
Quite Coral
Gladiola vs Quite Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Quite Coral
6614 · LRV 22

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cayenne
Cayenne
Gladiola
Gladiola
Cayenne vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Cayenne
6881 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Gladiola reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Ablaze
Ablaze
Gladiola
Gladiola
Ablaze vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Ablaze
6870 · LRV 16
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Gladiola reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Peppery
Peppery
Gladiola vs Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Peppery
6615 · LRV 17

Gladiola reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Daring
Daring
Gladiola
Gladiola
Daring vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Daring
6879 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Daring reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Daredevil
Daredevil
Gladiola
Gladiola
Daredevil vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Daredevil
6882 · LRV 19
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Stop
Gladiola vs Stop
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Stop
6869 · LRV 15

A 5-point LRV gap (20 vs 15) makes Gladiola the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Gladiola
Gladiola
Westhaven
Westhaven
Gladiola vs Westhaven
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Westhaven
9675 · LRV 5

Gladiola reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 5), opening up a space where Westhaven encloses it.

Blue Horizon
Blue Horizon
Gladiola
Gladiola
Blue Horizon vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Blue Horizon
6497 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

At LRV 78 vs 20, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Lagoon
Lagoon
Gladiola vs Lagoon
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Lagoon
6480 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blithe Blue
Blithe Blue
Gladiola
Gladiola
Blithe Blue vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Blithe Blue
9052 · LRV 46
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Blithe Blue reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 20), opening up a space where Gladiola encloses it.

Cloudburst
Cloudburst
Gladiola
Gladiola
Cloudburst vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Cloudburst
6487 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Cloudburst reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes
Gladiola
Gladiola
Baby Blue Eyes vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Baby Blue Eyes
9070 · LRV 34
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

At LRV 34 vs 20, Baby Blue Eyes is decisively the brighter choice.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Raindrop
Gladiola vs Raindrop
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Raindrop
6485 · LRV 52

Raindrop reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 20), opening up a space where Gladiola encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Coral Reef
Coral Reef
Gladiola
Gladiola
Coral Reef vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Coral Reef
6606 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Coral Reef the marginally brighter of the two.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Lei Flower
Gladiola vs Lei Flower
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Lei Flower
6613 · LRV 30

A 9-point LRV gap (30 vs 20) makes Lei Flower the marginally brighter of the two.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Rejuvenate
Gladiola vs Rejuvenate
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Rejuvenate
6620 · LRV 30

Rejuvenate reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Ravishing Coral
Ravishing Coral
Gladiola vs Ravishing Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Ravishing Coral
6612 · LRV 40

Ravishing Coral reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 20), opening up a space where Gladiola encloses it.

Daring
Daring
Gladiola
Gladiola
Daring vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Daring
6879 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Daring reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Fireworks
Fireworks
Gladiola
Gladiola
Fireworks vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Fireworks
6867 · LRV 17
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

A 3-point LRV gap (20 vs 17) makes Gladiola the marginally brighter of the two.

Gladiola
Gladiola
Red Obsession
Gladiola vs Red Obsession
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Red Obsession
7590 · LRV 13

Gladiola reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Energetic Orange
Energetic Orange
Gladiola
Gladiola
Energetic Orange vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Energetic Orange
6880 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Daredevil
Daredevil
Gladiola
Gladiola
Daredevil vs Gladiola
Sherwin-Williams
Daredevil
6882 · LRV 19
Sherwin-Williams
Gladiola
6875 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

RGB213, 79, 67
HSL5° 63% 55%
CMYK0 63 69 16
CIE LabL: 52.0 a: 52.0 b: 35.1
XYZX: 31.25 Y: 20.15 Z: 7.55

Manufacturer description

This warm medium red blooms with subtle orange undertones, evoking the passionate intensity of a gladiola in full flower. Perfect for creating a dramatic accent wall or energizing a dining room with bold sophistication.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗