Dressed to the Nines
V043-5 · #BA4C4E · LRV 16.2 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Dressed to the Nines16.2
- 4Inferno22
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Dressed to the Nines, Really?
Dressed to the Nines reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Valspar V043-5 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dressed to the Nines
Dressed to the Nines works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Dressed to the Nines
With an LRV of 16.2, Dressed to the Nines is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Dressed to the Nines 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 Valspar V043-5 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 | Coral BellsSW 6593 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 16 | Color page → |
| Behr | Cherry RedHDC-MD-16 · Behr | 2.2 | 16 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Rhubarb2007-30 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 17 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Salsa DianePPG1186-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 17 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Salsa DianePPG1186-6 · Glidden | 4.1 | 17 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Luscious Scarlet105-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.6 | 16 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Dressed to the Nines within Valspar'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 #BA4C4E in HSL space. Pair Dressed to the Nines with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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