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Valspar Ancient Burgundy

1011-6 · #481E28 · LRV ~2.5

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Red (~85% proximity)

Ancient Burgundy (1011-6) is a deep red from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 2.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Red (~85% proximity).

Closest tone to Ancient Burgundy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

2.5 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

1011-6

HEX

#481E28

RGB

72, 30, 40

HSL

346°, 41%, 20%

Family

Reds

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Ancient Burgundy FAQ

What is the LRV of Ancient Burgundy?

Ancient Burgundy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.5 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 Ancient Burgundy in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801), ~85% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bewitched (CSP-450), ~81% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Marooned (HGSW6020), ~80% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wine Goblet (DET400), ~75% proximity; PPG: Gooseberry (PPG1048-7), ~71% proximity; Glidden: Gooseberry (PPG1048-7), ~71% proximity; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), ~70% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~67% 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 Ancient Burgundy?

The HEX code of Ancient Burgundy (1011-6) is #481E28, RGB 72, 30, 40. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.