Ref. #75151E · 3004
Purple Red
4%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Purple Red Technical Profile
What color is Purple Red? It's a dark warm red with the hex code #75151E. Colors similar to Purple Red include MPC Town & Country Red, Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy, MPC Barbera Red. Purple Red has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 4, Purple Red creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Purple Red
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Town & Country Red
MPC
Nearly identical
Classic Burgundy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Briquette
Behr
Visible difference
Clay .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Spanish Red
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Sun Dried Tomato
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Francesca
Kilz
Visible difference
Heirloom Red
Valspar
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Purple Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Purple Red
#75151E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#865737
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Purple Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Purple Red Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Purple Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Purple Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Purple Red have?
Purple Red by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Purple Red from other brands?
The closest matches are Town & Country Red by MPC (#781C1F), Classic Burgundy by Benjamin Moore (#6A191B), Barbera Red by MPC (#7C0315). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Purple Red?
Purple Red has an LRV of 4.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Purple Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.