Valspar

Mad About Magenta

V002-3

Mad About Magenta is a dark red-violet, more plum than candy pink. It needs intent. A lacquered cabinet, front door, or closet interior can handle the drama without needing much pattern nearby.

LRV 13 keeps it firmly in the dark range, so full walls need layered lighting. Warm white trim or aged brass suits it. Cool grays can make the magenta feel sharper.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V002-3

Collection

Popular

Mad About Magenta 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 Mad About Magenta under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Mad About Magenta under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

304°

Purple Family

Lightness

43%

Medium

Saturation

30%

Moderate

LRV

12.6
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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
#8d4c89
RGB Decimal
141, 76, 137
RGB Percent
55.3%, 29.8%, 53.7%
HSL
303.7, 30.0%, 42.5%
HSV
303.7, 46.1%, 55.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 46.1%, 2.8%, 44.7%
YIQ
102.4, 19.1, 32.7
XYZ
18.08, 12.64, 25.15
CIE Lab
42.21, 36.66, -22.35
CIE Luv
42.21, 31.65, -36.54
Hunter Lab
35.55, 31.45, -20.60
Decimal
9260169

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