Valspar Pompeii Red
M242 · #613035 · LRV 4.9
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Burgundy is a 91% matchPompeii 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
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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.