Valspar

Muted Red

1008-5A

Muted Red is a deep brick red with a brown undertone. It feels earthy, not bright. A dining room wall, front door, or painted cabinet can carry this controlled red.

Since LRV 11 sits firmly dark, plan contrast before covering a large area. Cream trim and warm stone suit it. Cool gray finishes can make the red look harsher. Sample in evening light, where it deepens fast.

Brand

Valspar

Code

1008-5A

Muted Red 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 Muted Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Muted Red under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

357°

Red Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

11.0
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
#8e484b
RGB Decimal
142, 72, 75
RGB Percent
55.7%, 28.2%, 29.4%
HSL
357.4, 32.7%, 42.0%
HSV
357.4, 49.3%, 55.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 49.3%, 47.2%, 44.3%
YIQ
93.3, 40.8, 15.7
XYZ
14.74, 10.89, 7.98
CIE Lab
39.40, 29.85, 11.81
CIE Luv
39.40, 48.13, 8.60
Hunter Lab
33.01, 24.48, 7.56
Decimal
9324619

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel