Valspar

Rushing Red

V042-6

Valspar Rushing Red is a dark oxblood red with a brown undertone. The depth does the work. It suits front doors, dining rooms, powder rooms, and furniture pieces that need a traditional red without fire-engine brightness.

In low light, it can approach burgundy-black. Use warm white trim, brass, or dark-stained wood for a classic combination. Matte finishes may show fingerprints, so choose a washable sheen in busy areas.

Brand

Valspar

Code

V042-6

Collection

Popular

Rushing 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 Rushing Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Rushing Red under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

352°

Red Family

Lightness

35%

Dark

Saturation

44%

Moderate

LRV

7.2
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
#80323c
RGB Decimal
128, 50, 60
RGB Percent
50.2%, 19.6%, 23.5%
HSL
352.3, 43.8%, 34.9%
HSV
352.3, 60.9%, 50.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 60.9%, 53.1%, 49.8%
YIQ
74.5, 43.3, 19.6
XYZ
10.86, 7.20, 5.09
CIE Lab
32.25, 34.64, 11.14
CIE Luv
32.25, 52.86, 6.17
Hunter Lab
26.83, 27.58, 6.58
Decimal
8401468

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analogous

Adjacent colors