Bright Red 1010-2 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AD3C44, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ladybug Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #AD3C44 · 1010-2
Bright Red
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bright Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD3C44
RGB173, 60, 68
Estimated LRV12.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Bright Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bright Red
#AD3C44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF896D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bright Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bright 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
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Bright Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bright Red have?
Bright Red by Valspar 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 Bright Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright Red are Ladybug Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Red Rose Bouquet by PPG (a close digital match), Lyons Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bright Red'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 Bright Red?
Bright Red has a estimated lightness value of 12.5, 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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