Valspar red paint colors
68 red paint colors from the Valspar Reserve / Signature deck. LRV ranges from 26.6 (lightest) down to 3.3 (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 68 red paint colors from Valspar
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Valspar's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Valspar red paint colors by room
4 roomsRooms where red paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Valspar included — so you can compare Valspar red paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
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About Valspar red paint colors
What Valspar's Red Colors Are Really Like
Valspar is best known for warm, livable neutrals and greens, and that same warmth carries into its reds. This slice has 68 colors, and most of them lean toward the cozy, grounded side rather than the loud fire-engine end. You will see soft pinks like Passion Pink (1006-1B), rich berry tones like Plumberry (1004-3A), and deep, dramatic shades like Quite Red (1011-3).
Undertones matter more than the word "red" suggests. Some of these colors carry a pink or rose lean, like Deep Rose (2001-3A), while others fold in a brown or wine warmth, like Baked Bahama (1006-3A). Look at the color in the actual room and light before you commit, because a red can read sweeter or moodier depending on what is around it.
Using LRV to Pick the Right Red
LRV is just a 0 to 100 scale for how much light a color bounces back. In this red slice the range runs from 3.3 at the darkest to 26.6 at the lightest, so every option here is on the deeper, more saturated half of the scale. That is normal for true reds, and it means even the "light" picks are still rich.
For a soft, airy red that keeps a room bright, look near the top of the range like Passion Pink (1006-1B) at 26.6 or Dressed to the Nines (V043-5) at 16.2. For a bold accent wall or a dramatic, enveloping space, drop toward Perfect Pout (8001-4G) at 9 or Quite Red (1011-3) at 6.9. The lower the LRV, the more the color will swallow light, so dark reds want good lamps and some daylight to look their best.
Best Rooms and Uses for These Reds
Deep reds shine where you want warmth and a little drama. A dining room, a powder room, or a study can carry a low-LRV pick like Quite Red (1011-3) or Cloak of Mystery (M141) without feeling cramped, because those rooms are made for mood. Front doors and built-in cabinets are also great spots for a saturated red that you would not want across a whole bedroom.
Lighter, pinker reds work differently. Passion Pink (1006-1B) or Deep Rose (2001-3A) can do a full bedroom, nursery, or a sunroom and still feel calm. Use the deepest reds as accents and the softer ones as the main color, and almost any room will feel balanced.
Pairing Trim, Ceilings, and Coordinating Colors
Reds love a clean contrast overhead and at the edges. A soft white or warm off-white ceiling and trim lets a color like Plumberry (1004-3A) or Baked Bahama (1006-3A) read as the star without fighting it. Since Valspar's strength is warm neutrals, a creamy beige trim usually flatters these reds better than a stark cool white.
For coordinating walls, lean on the brand's wheelhouse. A warm gray or a soft green pairs naturally with these reds, picking up the brown and rose undertones rather than clashing. If you want a tonal look, pair a deeper red like Perfect Pout (8001-4G) with a lighter pink from the same slice and let them step down gently.
How These Colors Are Sold and Mixed
Valspar is sold at Lowe's and Ace Hardware, and these reds are mixed to order at the paint counter. The color is not pre-bottled on a shelf; the machine tints a base to match the code you bring in, so any color in this slice can be made in the finish and size you need. The main lines are Ultra, Signature at around $40 a gallon with ScuffShield, and Reserve at around $52 with an anti-microbial additive.
For a high-traffic red entry or a kid's room, Signature's scuff resistance is worth it. For a kitchen or bath where you want easier cleanup, Reserve earns the extra cost. Whichever line you pick, bring the exact name and code, like Dressed to the Nines (V043-5), so the counter mixes the right shade.
Valspar red paint — frequently asked questions
How many red paint colors does Valspar offer?+
This slice of Valspar's deck has 68 colors in the red family. They range from soft pinks like Passion Pink (1006-1B) to deep, dramatic shades like Quite Red (1011-3), so you have plenty of room to go light or bold.
What is the darkest red Valspar makes in this group?+
The darkest reds here sit at an LRV of about 3.3, which is very deep and light-absorbing. Quite Red (1011-3) at 6.9 and Perfect Pout (8001-4G) at 9 are strong picks if you want a rich, enveloping red for an accent wall or a moody room.
Where can I buy Valspar red paint?+
Valspar is sold at Lowe's and Ace Hardware. The reds are mixed to order at the paint counter, so you bring the color name and code and they tint it on the spot in the line and finish you choose.
Which Valspar line should I use for a red room?+
Signature, at around $40 a gallon, has ScuffShield and is great for high-traffic spaces like entries and kids' rooms. Reserve, around $52, adds an anti-microbial feature and cleans up easily, which makes it a good fit for kitchens and bathrooms.
How do I match a Valspar red to another brand?+
Bring the Valspar color name and code, like Deep Rose (2001-3A), to any paint counter and ask them to match it. Most stores, including ones carrying the featured Kompozit deck, can scan or mix to match, since all of these colors are tinted to order rather than sold as fixed products.
What trim and ceiling colors work with these reds?+
A warm white or creamy off-white usually flatters Valspar's reds better than a stark cool white, because these reds carry warm rose and brown undertones. For coordinating walls, a warm gray or a soft green pairs naturally with shades like Plumberry (1004-3A) or Baked Bahama (1006-3A).