Remember Me Red 2001-7A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8A5248, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8A5248 · 2001-7A
Remember Me Red
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Remember Me Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A5248
RGB138, 82, 72
Estimated LRV11.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spice
Behr
#885147
Close digital match
Quintessential
Vista Paint
#8B5045
Close digital match
Quintessential
Hirshfield's
#8C4F46
Close digital match
Twilight Dreams
Benjamin Moore
#88554C
Close digital match
Baked Bean
PPG
#8C4F42
Close digital match
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
#8B534E
Similar digital color
Saddlebag
Dunn-Edwards
#8A534E
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Strattford
Dutch Boy
#8B534E
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Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
#805348
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Autumn Ridge
Kilz
#9E5646
Visible digital difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
#8C4D35
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Colors That Work With Remember Me Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Remember Me Red
#8A5248
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B8A6A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Remember Me Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Remember Me 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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Remember Me Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Remember Me Red have?
Remember Me 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 Remember Me Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Remember Me Red are Spice by Behr (a close digital match), Quintessential by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cogswell Cedar by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Remember Me 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 Remember Me Red?
Remember Me Red has a estimated lightness value of 11.9, 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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