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Valspar Fire-Breathing Dragon

8001-6G · #AB3148 · LRV ~11.3

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Fuchsine (~95% proximity)

Fire-Breathing Dragon (8001-6G) is a deep red from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Fuchsine (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Fire-Breathing Dragon in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.3 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

8001-6G

HEX

#AB3148

RGB

171, 49, 72

HSL

349°, 55%, 43%

Family

Reds

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Fire-Breathing Dragon FAQ

What is the LRV of Fire-Breathing Dragon?

Fire-Breathing Dragon has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.3 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 Fire-Breathing Dragon in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Fuchsine (1343), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Radish (SW 6861), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Roses are Red (DET428), ~94% proximity; PPG: Red Licorice (PPG1186-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Red Licorice (PPG1186-7), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), ~83% proximity; Behr: No More Drama (P140-7), ~78% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~73% 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 Fire-Breathing Dragon?

The HEX code of Fire-Breathing Dragon (8001-6G) is #AB3148, RGB 171, 49, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.