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These colors are mixed to order. The paint is tinted at the counter from a base, so you can buy any red in this slice in the finish and line you need. Glidden and PPG Timeless sell at The Home Depot, while PPG Paints and Pittsburgh Paints & Stains sell through company stores and independent dealers. The lines run value to premium: Glidden Essentials, Premium, and Diamond, plus PPG Timeless and PPG Diamond.

If you found a red you like from another brand, almost any paint counter can color-match it to a PPG or Glidden formula, and the reverse works too. To match into the featured Kompozit deck, bring the name and code such as Burnt Red (1188-7) or Candy Apple (13-10), or have the store scan a sample. A color match gets you very close, but ask for a small sample and check it in your own light before buying gallons, since base and sheen can shift a red slightly.

PPG / Glidden Reds by Room

Each room page shows red picks from every US brand side by side — PPG / Glidden included — so you can compare in context.

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Reds in this range work best as a feature, not wall-to-wall in a bright bedroom. A dining room, study, or powder room can carry a deep red beautifully because the drama is the point and you spend focused time there. An accent wall, a fireplace surround, or a front door are also strong uses for the darker picks.

If you want red across a whole room, lean toward the lighter, warmer end like Briquette or Bonfire and make sure the space gets real daylight. Warm earthy reds like Burnt Red and Fire Weed (1056-6) feel cozy in living rooms, while the pinker reds like Fuchsia Flock and Heart's Desire add energy to a smaller space or a kid's room.

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How to Pick the Right Red Using LRV

LRV is light reflectance value. It runs 0 (black) to 100 (white) and tells you how light or dark a color reads on the wall. Every red in this slice sits between 8 and 25, so all of them are on the darker, moodier end.

Use the number to set the mood. A lighter pick like Briquette (1188-6) at 25 keeps a room feeling warm and lively without going fully dark. Mid-range reds like Bonfire (1187-6) at 19 or Burnt Red (1188-7) at 17 read rich but still livable. The lowest numbers, like Red Licorice (1186-7) at 12 and Candy Apple (13-10) at 11, turn dramatic and absorb a lot of light, so they want good lighting or a smaller accent role.

What PPG and Glidden Reds Actually Look Like

PPG and Glidden cover red from rich brick tones down to deep wine and near-black crimson. This slice holds 55 colors, and the LRV runs from 8 at the darkest to 25 at the lightest. That means even the brightest red here is still a fairly saturated color, not a pale pink.

You get warm, earthy reds like Briquette (1188-6) and Burnt Red (1188-7), bolder cherry tones like Candy Apple (13-10), and cooler pink-leaning reds like Fuchsia Flock (1182-7) and Heart's Desire (1183-7). Glidden is the value side of the lineup and PPG carries the architectural reputation, but both pull from the same large color library.

Pairing With Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors

A saturated red needs a calm counterpart so the room does not feel heavy. Crisp white trim and a white or very pale ceiling give the eye somewhere to rest and make the red look intentional. Glidden's well-known whites and soft neutrals from the broader library are easy companions here.

For a softer look, pair a warm red like Burnt Red or Briquette with a creamy off-white or a warm greige. For contrast with the cooler, pink-leaning reds like Fuchsia Flock, a cool gray or a deep charcoal grounds the space. Black hardware, dark wood, or brass all play well against reds in this depth range.

The Questions Everyone Asks

How many red paint colors do PPG and Glidden offer?

This red slice has 55 colors across the combined PPG Paints and Glidden Premium deck. They range from warm brick reds to deep wine and crimson tones.

What is the lightest red in this group?

Briquette (1188-6) is the lightest here at an LRV of 25. It is still a warm, saturated red rather than a pale pink, so it keeps plenty of color on the wall.

Which red is best for a dramatic accent wall?

Look at the darkest picks. Candy Apple (13-10) at LRV 11 and Red Licorice (1186-7) at LRV 12 read deep and bold, which makes them strong choices for a feature wall, a fireplace surround, or a front door.

Are these red colors mixed to order?

Yes. Each color is tinted from a base at the paint counter, so you can get any red in this slice in the finish and product line you want. Glidden and PPG Timeless are at The Home Depot, while PPG Paints and Pittsburgh sell through company stores and independent dealers.

Can I match a PPG or Glidden red to another brand?

Almost any paint counter can color-match these reds to or from other brands, including the featured Kompozit deck. Bring the color name and code, or have a sample scanned, then check a small sample in your own light before committing to gallons.

What trim color goes with these reds?

Crisp white trim and a white or pale ceiling work with nearly every red in this range and keep the room from feeling heavy. For a softer look, warm reds like Briquette pair well with a creamy off-white or warm greige.