Valspar Pompeii Red
M242 · #613035 · LRV ~4.9
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Burgundy (~91% proximity)Pompeii Red (M242) is a deep red from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.9 (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 Burgundy (~91% proximity).
Closest tone to Pompeii Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
4.9 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
M242
HEX
#613035
RGB
97, 48, 53
HSL
354°, 34%, 28%
Family
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Pompeii Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Pompeii Red?
Pompeii Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.9 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 Pompeii Red in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Burgundy (SW 6300), ~91% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bewitched (CSP-450), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Borscht (HGSW7578), ~87% proximity; Glidden: Merlot (PPG13-04), ~87% proximity; PPG: Merlot (PPG13-04), ~86% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Garnet Evening (DEA147), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~82% proximity; Behr: Cherry Cola (S130-7), ~82% 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 Pompeii Red?
The HEX code of Pompeii Red (M242) is #613035, RGB 97, 48, 53. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.