Royal Garnet 1011-5 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #653A3E, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Imperial Jewel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #653A3E · 1011-5
Royal Garnet
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Royal Garnet Technical Profile
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Royal Garnet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Garnet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRoyal Garnet
Nearly identical
BehrImperial Jewel
Imperial Jewel
Behr
Nearly identical
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kung Fu
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cascabel Chile
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Old Mahogany
PPG
Nearly identical
Kung Fu
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aged Beauty
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Folklore
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cordovan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Wood .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Garnet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Garnet
#653A3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E6554
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Garnet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Garnet 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 Royal Garnet.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Garnet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Garnet have?
Royal Garnet by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Royal Garnet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Garnet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Garnet are Imperial Jewel by Behr (a near-identical match), Boysenberry Pie by Kilz (a near-identical match), Kung Fu by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Royal Garnet'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 Royal Garnet?
Royal Garnet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, 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 Royal Garnet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.