Regal Red
150D-7 · #8D2646 · LRV 7 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Regal Red7
- 3Million Dollar Red13
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
What Color Is Regal Red, Really?
Regal Red reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr 150D-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Regal Red
Regal Red earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Regal Red
At LRV 7, Regal Red is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Regal Red are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 150D-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Crushed Velvet2076-10 · Benjamin Moore | 1.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Thrill RideP040 · Valspar | 2.3 | 7.4 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Razzberry102-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.5 | 10 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | CeriseHGSW 1031 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.5 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Scarlet AppleDEA146 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.9 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Regal Red within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8D2646 in HSL space. Pair Regal Red with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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