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Behr Forbidden Red

PPU1-10 · #8A4646 · LRV 10.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Crazed Cranberry is a 97% match

Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) is a deep red from Behr. Its LRV is about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Crazed Cranberry (97% match).

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LRV

10.2 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPU1-10

HEX

#8A4646

RGB

138, 70, 70

HSL

0°, 33%, 41%

Family

Reds

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Forbidden Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Forbidden Red?

Forbidden Red has an 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.

What is the closest match to Forbidden Red in other brands?

PPG: Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12), 97%; Valspar: Muted Red (1008-5A), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Warm Earth (1274), 94%; Glidden: Brick Dust (PPG1056-7), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Spiced Berry (DEA149), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red (No. 43), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Rembrandt Ruby (SW 0033), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (HGSW6313), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.