Remember Me Red 2001-7A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8A5248, 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.
Ref. #8A5248 · 2001-7A
Remember Me Red
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Remember Me Red Technical Profile
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Remember Me Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Remember Me Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRemember Me Red
Nearly identical
BehrSpice
Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Quintessential
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quintessential
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Twilight Dreams
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baked Bean
PPG
Nearly identical
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Saddlebag
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Remember Me Red
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Remember Me 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Remember Me Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Remember Me Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Remember Me Red are Spice by Behr (a near-identical match), Quintessential by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cogswell Cedar by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Remember Me Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.