Fabulous Red 1011-2 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #973E41, estimated 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.
Valspar · #973E41 · 1011-2
Fabulous Red
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fabulous Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#973E41
RGB151, 62, 65
Estimated LRV10.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Red My Mind
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#984343
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#9D3E3F
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#9D373C
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#A13E42
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Colors That Work With Fabulous Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fabulous Red
#973E41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A38265
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Fabulous 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fabulous Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fabulous Red are Red My Mind by Behr (a close digital match), Reddest Red by Behr (a close digital match), New Sled by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Fabulous Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.