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Valspar Pompeii Red

M242 · #613035 · LRV 4.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Burgundy is a 91% match

Pompeii Red (M242) is a deep red from Valspar. Its LRV is about 4.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Burgundy (91% match).

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LRV

4.9 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

M242

HEX

#613035

RGB

97, 48, 53

HSL

354°, 34%, 28%

Family

Reds

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Pompeii Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Pompeii Red?

Pompeii Red has an 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.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Burgundy (SW 6300), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Bewitched (CSP-450), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Borscht (HGSW7578), 87%; Glidden: Merlot (PPG13-04), 87%; PPG: Merlot (PPG13-04), 86%; Dunn-Edwards: Garnet Evening (DEA147), 85%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 82%; Behr: Cherry Cola (S130-7), 82%. 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 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.