ColorplanBorscht
SW 7578 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 6 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Borscht (SW 7578) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Raisin Torte (2083-10) and Behr Rumors (MQ1-15). For trim, try Intimate White (SW 6322).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 6.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #72353D |
| RGB | 114, 53, 61 |
| HSL | 352°, 37%, 33% |
About Borscht
Borscht (SW 7578) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Sherwin-Williams that leans pink. With an LRV of 6, Borscht absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Borscht's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Rookwood Red (SW 2802), it's lighter and cooler.
How Borscht changes with the light
Borscht is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Borscht will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Borscht will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Borscht can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Borscht will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Borscht in real homes
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Borscht equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Dinner Party (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Eating Room Red (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Borscht questions
What undertone does Borscht have?
Borscht has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Borscht's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Borscht a light or dark color?
Borscht has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Borscht absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Borscht in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Raisin Torte 2083-10 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Borscht?
Try Intimate White (SW 6322) on trim and Snowbound (SW 7004) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Borscht's undertone.
Where does Borscht work best?
Borscht works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Borscht absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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