Perennial Red 1010-4 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #804045, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prado Red from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #804045 · 1010-4
Perennial Red
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Perennial Red Technical Profile
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Perennial Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perennial Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPerennial Red
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPrado Red
Prado Red
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ruby Lips
PPG
Nearly identical
Pottery Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mulberry Tree
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Velvety Merlot
Behr
Nearly identical
Casandra
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Luxurious Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Garnet Evening
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perennial Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perennial Red
#804045
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#927661
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perennial Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perennial 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 Perennial 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.
Perennial Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perennial Red have?
Perennial 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 Perennial Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perennial Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perennial Red are Prado Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ruby Lips by PPG (a near-identical match), Pottery Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perennial 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 Perennial Red?
Perennial Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Perennial Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.