Ref. #904C44 · 2002-5A
Decadent Red
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Decadent Red Technical Profile
What color is Decadent Red? It's a dark warm red with the hex code #904C44. Colors similar to Decadent Red include Hirshfield's Quintessential, Behr Powdered Brick, PPG Wright Cherokee Red Taliesin West. Decadent Red has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Decadent 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 Decadent Red
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Quintessential
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Powdered Brick
Behr
Nearly identical
Wright Cherokee Red Taliesin West
PPG
Nearly identical
Boxcar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Copper Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Rembrandt Ruby
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Quintessential
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Crimson
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Decadent Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Decadent Red
#904C44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E8969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Decadent Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Decadent 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Decadent 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.
Decadent Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Decadent Red have?
Decadent Red by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Decadent Red from other brands?
The closest matches are Quintessential by Hirshfield's (#8C4F46), Powdered Brick by Behr (#945046), Wright Cherokee Red Taliesin West by PPG (#91493E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Decadent Red?
Decadent Red has an LRV of 11.5, 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 Decadent Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.