Crimson Glow 2011-5 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A85341, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cherry Blink from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A85341 · 2011-5
Crimson Glow
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crimson Glow Technical Profile
HEX Code#A85341
RGB168, 83, 65
Estimated LRV14.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Crimson Glow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crimson Glow
#A85341
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9870
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crimson Glow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crimson Glow 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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Crimson Glow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crimson Glow have?
Crimson Glow 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 Crimson Glow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crimson Glow are Cherry Blink by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Portsmouth Spice by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Iron Ore Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crimson Glow'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 Crimson Glow?
Crimson Glow has a estimated lightness value of 14.9, 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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Why Crimson Glow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.