Royal Garnet 1011-5 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #653A3E, estimated 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.
Valspar · #653A3E · 1011-5
Royal Garnet
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Royal Garnet Technical Profile
HEX Code#653A3E
RGB101, 58, 62
Estimated LRV6.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Royal Garnet
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Imperial Jewel
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#693E42
Close digital match
Boysenberry Pie
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#60393B
Close digital match
Kung Fu
Hirshfield's
#643B42
Close digital match
Cascabel Chile
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#6A3B3D
Close digital match
Old Mahogany
PPG
#693C3D
Close digital match
Kung Fu
Vista Paint
#60373E
Close digital match
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#664043
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#6D4247
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#684141
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#5F3D3F
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#633A34
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Colors That Work With Royal Garnet
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Royal Garnet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Garnet are Imperial Jewel by Behr (a close digital match), Boysenberry Pie by Kilz (a close digital match), Kung Fu by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Royal Garnet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.