Pompeii Red
Sherwin-Williams Pompeii Red (2911) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#940000LRV
6.30
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 6, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Knitting Needles reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 6), opening up a space where Pompeii Red encloses it.
Similar Colors
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 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 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.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Scarlet the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 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.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Undercool reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 6), opening up a space where Pompeii Red encloses it.
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 48 vs 6, Candid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 29 vs 6, Major Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Pompeii Red reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Clover encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (17 vs 6) makes Briny the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Transport yourself to the smoldering ruins of ancient civilization with this deep, dramatically dark red infused with warm brown undertones. Perfect for creating an intimate, moody atmosphere in dining rooms or libraries, it commands attention while maintaining an air of timeless sophistication.