Annie Sloan · Red Paint Colors
Annie Sloan Red Paint Colors
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Every red in the Chalk Paint deck — 4 colors, LRV 14 down to 5 — grouped by undertone and depth.
All 4 Annie Sloan red paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Annie Sloan's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Annie Sloan Reds by Room
Each room page shows red picks from every US brand side by side — Annie Sloan included — so you can compare in context.
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Four Reds, Four Very Different Moods
This family is more varied than its name suggests. Emperors Silk (#B23847, LRV 13) is the classic Annie Sloan red — vivid, saturated, and the color most people picture when they think of the brand's boldest option. Burgundy (#692830, LRV 5) is a much deeper, wine-toned red, closer to oxblood than fire-engine. Primer Red (#7F504A, LRV 11) is the odd one out, a muted, brownish red that genuinely resembles red oxide metal primer — the color that inspired its name. Capri Pink (#D20456, LRV 14) sits at the family's edge, a vivid magenta-pink that's technically closer to hot pink than to red in everyday language, but shares the family's saturation and depth.
All four are low-LRV colors, none above 14, which means they're all genuinely dark, dense colors rather than pale washes — furniture painted in any of these reads as a real statement, not a tint.
Furniture Where These Reds Shine
Emperors Silk is the go-to for a true statement piece — a front door, a single dramatic dresser, or a small accent table where you want undiluted color. Burgundy works beautifully on formal or traditional furniture: a dining chair, a wingback, or a piece with carved detail where its wine-dark tone reads as rich rather than loud. Primer Red's brownish, industrial cast suits a more rustic or farmhouse piece, and it layers naturally under or over the neutral family for a weathered, aged look.
Capri Pink is the boldest of the four and works best on a small, playful piece — a child's chair, a vanity stool, a picture frame — where its saturation reads as fun rather than overwhelming a room.
Wax Choices Across the Red Family
Dark wax deepens all four of these reds further, which can be dramatic on colors already this saturated — test it on a hidden edge before committing to a full piece. It's especially effective on Emperors Silk and Burgundy, pushing them toward an aged, almost antique-leather richness that suits traditional furniture. On Primer Red, dark wax reinforces the color's already rustic, oxide-metal character.
Capri Pink tends to look best with clear wax or lacquer, since dark wax can muddy a bright pink rather than deepen it attractively. Lacquer is also the better call for any of these four on a piece that gets real daily use, since it holds color and sheen more consistently than a waxed finish over time.
Getting a Red Like This on Your Walls
None of these four reds are part of Annie Sloan's Wall Paint line, so a wall version means a color match at any paint store. Saturated reds are one of the trickier families to match precisely — the ratio of the tint base affects both hue and depth — so bring an actual sample chip rather than relying on the name or a screen color alone.
Because colors like Emperors Silk and Capri Pink are this bold, it's especially worth sampling the matched paint on your actual wall, in your actual light, before committing a full room. A red that looks perfect on a small dresser can feel very different covering four walls.
The Questions Everyone Asks
how many red colors does annie sloan chalk paint have?
Four: Burgundy, Capri Pink, Emperors Silk, and Primer Red. They range from a deep wine-red (Burgundy) to a classic saturated red (Emperors Silk) to a brownish, oxide-toned red (Primer Red) and a vivid magenta-pink (Capri Pink), so the family covers a lot of ground.
which annie sloan red is the boldest?
Emperors Silk is the classic bold statement red in the range, vivid and saturated at LRV 13. Capri Pink is arguably even more vivid, but it reads as magenta-pink rather than a true red, so if you want a true bold red, Emperors Silk is the pick.
what does primer red actually look like?
It's a muted, brownish red that closely resembles red oxide metal primer, which is where the name comes from. At LRV 11 it's darker and more rustic than the other reds in the family, and it suits farmhouse-style furniture better than a bright statement piece.
does dark wax work well over red chalk paint?
On Emperors Silk, Burgundy, and Primer Red, yes — dark wax deepens them toward an aged, antique-leather richness that suits traditional furniture. On Capri Pink it can muddy the color, so clear wax or lacquer usually looks better on that one.
can i match an annie sloan red for my walls?
Yes, any paint store can color-match one of these reds into a standard wall-paint formula from a sample chip. Saturated reds are trickier to match exactly than neutrals, so bring a physical chip rather than a screen color, and test a sample patch on your wall first.
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