Valspar

Mad About You

P003

Mad About You is a deep crimson red with a brownish blue undertone. It feels saturated and serious. Use it where a small area needs heat, such as a dining room niche, interior door, or painted chest.

On four walls, it will darken the space quickly. The color looks richer near cream trim and dark wood. In flat paint, scuffs may show. A satin finish is smarter for busy surfaces.

Brand

Valspar

Code

P003

Collection

The Classic Collection

Mad About You 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 You under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

351°

Red Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

54%

Saturated

LRV

10.6
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
#a53143
RGB Decimal
165, 49, 67
RGB Percent
64.7%, 19.2%, 26.3%
HSL
350.7, 54.2%, 42.0%
HSV
350.7, 70.3%, 64.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 70.3%, 59.4%, 35.3%
YIQ
85.7, 63.3, 30.1
XYZ
17.63, 10.60, 6.43
CIE Lab
38.90, 48.50, 16.78
CIE Luv
38.90, 81.95, 9.42
Hunter Lab
32.56, 42.71, 10.10
Decimal
10826051

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