Valspar

Dressed to the Nines

V043-5

Dressed to the Nines is a strong muted red with a berry-brick undertone. Contrast matters. Dressed to the Nines feels dressed up.

Dressed to the Nines suits a dining room, cabinet bar, or front door when the space needs warmth and polish. It is deep enough to need contrast. Ivory trim, walnut, and aged brass keep it elegant. Check Dressed to the Nines after dark if the room relies on lamps.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V043-5

Collection

Popular

Dressed to the Nines in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Dressed to the Nines under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Dressed to the Nines under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

359°

Red Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

44%

Moderate

LRV

16.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#ba4c4e
RGB Decimal
186, 76, 78
RGB Percent
72.9%, 29.8%, 30.6%
HSL
358.9, 44.4%, 51.4%
HSV
358.9, 59.1%, 72.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 59.1%, 58.1%, 27.1%
YIQ
109.1, 64.9, 23.8
XYZ
24.21, 16.16, 9.05
CIE Lab
47.18, 44.61, 21.65
CIE Luv
47.18, 80.86, 16.41
Hunter Lab
40.20, 40.54, 13.66
Decimal
12209230