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Kirsch Red

Kirsch Red is a genuinely dark Red from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#974953

LRV

11.97

Light Reflectance Value
11.97
dark
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Kirsch Red's Color Strip

Kirsch Red is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Redbud and Luxurious Red. The strip spans from Charming Pink at the lightest end to Luxurious Red at the deepest. Strip 112 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Kirsch Red in Real Rooms

Kirsch Red has a low LRV of 11.97 — 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 Red family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and bedroom.

Color Strip 112

1 Misc Photo

See how Kirsch Red is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Sherwin Williams Kirsch Red wall paint review

Sherwin Williams Kirsch Red wall paint review

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1 Bedroom Photo

To use Kirsch Red in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.

Sherwin Williams Kirsch Red bedroom paint

Sherwin Williams Kirsch Red bedroom paint

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Coordinating Colors

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Color Codes

HEX#974953
RGB151, 73, 83
HSL352° 35% 44%
CMYK0 52 45 41
CIE LabL: 41.2 a: 33.7 b: 9.5
XYZX: 16.71 Y: 11.97 Z: 9.61
Strip112 pos. C6