Muted Red 1008-5A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #925559, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mesa Red from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #925559 · 1008-5A
Muted Red
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Muted Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#925559
RGB146, 85, 89
Estimated LRV13.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Muted Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muted Red
#925559
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A48A76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muted Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muted 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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Muted Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muted Red have?
Muted 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 Muted Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Muted Red are Mesa Red by PPG (a close digital match), Tawny Port by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pomegranate Punch by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Muted 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 Muted Red?
Muted Red has a estimated lightness value of 13.3, 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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