Rustic Red
Rustic 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 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#703229
LRV
5.83
Rustic Red's Color Strip
Rustic Red is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Crabby Apple and Red Barn. The strip spans from Stolen Kiss at the lightest end to Red Barn at the deepest. Strip 275 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Rustic Red in Real Rooms
Rustic Red has a low LRV of 5.83 — 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 kitchen, house, front door and misc.
3 Kitchen Photos
Rustic Red is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
SW Rustic Red kitchen
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Sherwin Williams Rustic Red kitchen paint
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Sherwin Williams Rustic Red kitchen color
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5 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Rustic Red acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
SW Rustic Red exterior paint
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Rustic Red Exterior
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Rustic Red House Exterior
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Barn House
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Sherwin Williams Rustic Red Barn House
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Rustic Red for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
Sw 7593 Door
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1 Misc Photo
Note how Rustic Red is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Windows
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