Glidden red paint colors
95 red paint colors from the Glidden deck. LRV ranges from 34 (lightest) down to 5 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
Red is divisive as a wall color, which is exactly why it works so well in the right room — a dining room, a powder room, or a single accent on cabinetry. The family splits into three practical groups: bright reds (crimson, vermilion), deep wine-toned burgundies, and brick reds that lean warmer and earthier.
All 95 red paint colors from Glidden
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Glidden's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Glidden red paint colors by room
4 roomsRooms where red paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Glidden included — so you can compare Glidden red paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
Other Glidden color families
Red paint colors at other US brands
About Glidden red paint colors
What Glidden Reds Actually Look Like
Glidden's red family skips bright fire-engine reds and lives in deeper, more grounded territory, which is what most homeowners actually paint on a wall. Bonfire is the most saturated pick here, a clear warm red, while Painted Desert Red and Canyon Stone soften toward a dusty terracotta-red that feels earthy rather than loud.
The deep end is where this family earns its keep. Tomahawk Red and Colonial Red read as muted brick reds with a brown thread, and Classic Burgundy anchors everything as a rich wine. Cerise pulls the other direction, leaning pink-magenta for a brighter berry note. Across the family these reds run warm and slightly muted, the kind of color that grounds a dining room or a front door without shouting.
How To Choose A Glidden Red
Reds sit low on the LRV scale by nature, and this family runs from the low 30s down to single digits, so every pick reads as a genuine deep color. Use the number to set the mood: a slightly lighter pick like Canyon Stone keeps a wall feeling earthy and open, while Classic Burgundy or Colonial Red wraps a room in something dramatic.
Reds are strong, so they work best as accents, a single feature wall, a dining room, a front door, or cabinetry, rather than on every wall of a bright space. Watch the undertone: Bonfire reads true-warm, Cerise tips toward pink, and the brick reds carry brown. Sample a deep red on the wall before committing, since reds shift the most under different light and can need an extra coat for full hide in Glidden's budget lines.
Glidden red paint — frequently asked questions
Does Glidden make a true deep burgundy?+
Yes. Classic Burgundy anchors this family at an LRV near 5, reading as a rich, wine-toned deep red. It suits accent walls, dining rooms, and front doors where you want a dramatic, grounded color.
Which Glidden red is best for a front door?+
A muted brick red like Colonial Red or Tomahawk Red gives a classic, grounded door color that hides weathering well, while Bonfire offers a brighter, warmer red if you want more pop. Sample on the door first, since reds shift a lot in outdoor light.
Will a Glidden red cover in one coat?+
Deep reds are hard to hide and often need two or even three coats, especially in Glidden's budget Promise line. Stepping up to Premium Plus or Ultra and using a tinted primer helps, but always plan for an extra coat with saturated reds like Bonfire or Classic Burgundy.