Perennial Red 1010-4 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #804045, estimated 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.
Valspar · #804045 · 1010-4
Perennial Red
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Perennial Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#804045
RGB128, 64, 69
Estimated LRV8.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Perennial Red
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Perennial Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perennial Red are Prado Red by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ruby Lips by PPG (a close digital match), Pottery Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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