Behr Forbidden Red
PPU1-10 · #8A4646 · LRV ~10.2
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Crazed Cranberry (~97% proximity)Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) is a deep red from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Crazed Cranberry (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Forbidden Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.2 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPU1-10
HEX
#8A4646
RGB
138, 70, 70
HSL
0°, 33%, 41%
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Forbidden Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Forbidden Red?
Forbidden Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Forbidden Red in other brands?
PPG: Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Muted Red (1008-5A), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Warm Earth (1274), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Brick Dust (PPG1056-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Spiced Berry (DEA149), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red (No. 43), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rembrandt Ruby (SW 0033), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (HGSW6313), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Forbidden Red?
The HEX code of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) is #8A4646, RGB 138, 70, 70. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.