Reddened Earth
Reddened Earth is a versatile Red from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 6 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#9C6E63
LRV
19.12
Reddened Earth's Color Strip
Reddened Earth is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hushed Auburn and Canyon Clay. The strip spans from Abalone Shell at the lightest end to Fiery Brown at the deepest. Strip 194 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Reddened Earth in Real Rooms
Reddened Earth has a medium LRV of 19.12 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 misc, living room and kitchen cabinets.
1 Misc Photo
See how Reddened Earth 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.
Walls in Reddened Earth bring warm, grounded sophistication indoors.
@athomeindelco
2 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Reddened Earth creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Living room painted Reddened Earth wraps the space in earthy warmth.
@daliegest
Reddened Earth wall color creates an inviting, intimate living room.
@oh_that_amy
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Reddened Earth provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Reddened Earth create warm, earthy elegance.
@lishasdaintydwelling
Lower cabinets in Reddened Earth ground this kitchen with rich warmth.
@lishasdaintydwelling
Cabinet doors finished in Reddened Earth add depth to this kitchen.
@yellowbrickhome
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 19, Gorgeous White is decisively the brighter choice.
Bungalow Beige reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 19), opening up a space where Reddened Earth encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 19, Gorgeous White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (23 vs 19) makes Rojo Dust the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 15) makes Reddened Earth the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 19), opening up a space where Reddened Earth encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 19, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 16) makes Reddened Earth the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 77 vs 19, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Reddened Earth reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Debonair reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 19), opening up a space where Reddened Earth encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 37 vs 19, Glamour is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Dressy Rose reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 19), opening up a space where Reddened Earth encloses it.
Velvety Chestnut reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Reddened Earth reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (19 vs 14) makes Reddened Earth the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 15) makes Reddened Earth the marginally brighter of the two.
Reddened Earth reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 6), opening up a space where Otter encloses it.
Reddened Earth reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.