Burgundy vs Red Theatre paint color comparison

Burgundy vs Red Theatre

BurgundySherwin-WilliamsvsRed TheatreSherwin-WilliamsΔE 8.5 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 5 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Burgundy
Sherwin-Williams · 6300
LRV5.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6300
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Red Theatre
Sherwin-Williams · 7584
LRV6.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7584
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Burgundy vs Red Theatre Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Burgundy on one side and Red Theatre on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.