Sherwin-Williams • 6871

Positive Red

Name: Sherwin-Williams Positive Red 6871
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Positive Red remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#AD2C34

LRV

10.90

Light Reflectance Value

10.90

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationBright

Collection

2019 Enthusiast

Positive Red's Color Strip

Positive Red is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 101 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Exuberant Pink C2Dragon Fruit C3Cherries Jubilee C4Radish C5Heartthrob C6Real Red C7Positive Red

Positive Red in Real Rooms

Positive Red has a low LRV of 10.9 — 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 front door and house.

3 Front Door Photos

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Positive Red rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Sherwin Williams Positive Red front door paint review

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Sherwin Williams Positive Red front door color

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Sherwin Williams Positive Red front door paint

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2 House Photos

When choosing Positive Red for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.