Exotica
0108 · #7A424E · LRV 9 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Exotica9
- 2Razzle Dazzle20
- 3Retro Pink38
What Color Is Exotica, Really?
Exotica reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Kompozit 0108 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Exotica
Exotica earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Exotica
At LRV 9, Exotica 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 red 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 Exotica 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 Kompozit 0108 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | JuneberrySW 6573 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | Spiced WinePPU1-13 · Behr | 2.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Carter PlumCW-355 · Benjamin Moore | 2.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Purple CabbagePPG18-24 · PPG / Glidden | 3.4 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Bold Sangria54RR 09/276 · Glidden | 2.8 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Holiday Berry303-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.2 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Exotica within Kompozit'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 #7A424E in HSL space. Pair Exotica with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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