Wild Current
At first glance, Wild Current belongs to the red family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its midtone saturation balances color with restraint, so the hue can register without overwhelming nearby finishes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#7C3239LRV
6.89
Wild Current's Color Strip
Wild Current is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Salute and Sun Dried Tomato. 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.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 7, White Duck is decisively the brighter choice.
Barcelona Beige reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 7), opening up a space where Wild Current encloses it.
With LRVs of 7 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 7, White Duck is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deep wine-red with warm undertones evokes the intensity of a dramatic sunset reflected in churning water, bringing passionate energy to any room it inhabits. Perfect for creating an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere in dining rooms or libraries, where it pairs stunningly with rich golds and deep wood tones.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.