Fabulous Red by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #973E41 · 1011-2

Fabulous Red

10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Fabulous Red 1011-2 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #973E41, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red My Mind from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fabulous Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#973E41
RGB151, 62, 65
LRV10.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar

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Fabulous Red in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fabulous Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparFabulous Red
Nearly identical
BehrRed My Mind

Red My Mind

Behr

Nearly identical

Blaze

PPG

Nearly identical

Lover's Kiss

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Attar of Rose

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Poinsettia

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Currant Red

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

The Ego Has Landed

Vista Paint

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Radiant Raspberry

Kilz

Very similar

Santa Rosa Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Create .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Red Violet

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fabulous Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fabulous Red

#973E41

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A38265

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fabulous Red

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Reddest Red

Complement

Soft Spruce

Fabulous Red Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lovely Love Song

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

April Morning

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chopped Chive

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Turquoise Tint

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Fabulous Red.

Thai Chili

Valspar · 8002-8F

#973A3C

Radiant Red

Valspar · 1009-3

#8F3841

Quite Red

Valspar · 1011-3

#94353C

Cut Ruby

Valspar · 1009-4

#8C363B

Decadent Red

Valspar · 2002-5A

#904C44

Russet Red

Valspar · 2011-7

#944F43

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Winthrop Peach

Behr · 230C-1

#FDE4DF

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

#DF8A82

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Fabulous Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fabulous Red have?
Fabulous Red by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fabulous Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fabulous Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fabulous Red are Red My Mind by Behr (a near-identical match), Reddest Red by Behr (a near-identical match), New Sled by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fabulous 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 Fabulous Red?
Fabulous Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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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