Red Violet 4002 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #922B3E, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvet Cake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #922B3E · 4002
Red Violet
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#922B3E
RGB146, 43, 62
Estimated LRV8.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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#9B263D
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Colors That Work With Red Violet
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Violet
#922B3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F6A51
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Violet 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
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Red Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Violet have?
Red Violet by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Red Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Violet are Velvet Cake by Vista Paint (a close digital match), American Rose by Vista Paint (a very close match), Velvet Cake by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Red Violet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Red Violet?
Red Violet has a estimated lightness value of 8.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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