Valspar Dante's Cardigan
M251 · #8F3028 · LRV ~8.1
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Caliente (~91% proximity)Dante's Cardigan (M251) is a deep red from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.1 (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 Caliente (~91% proximity).
Closest tone to Dante's Cardigan in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
8.1 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
M251
HEX
#8F3028
RGB
143, 48, 40
HSL
5°, 56%, 36%
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Dante's Cardigan FAQ
What is the LRV of Dante's Cardigan?
Dante's Cardigan has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.1 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 Dante's Cardigan in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Caliente (AF-290), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Chinese Red (SW 0057), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rave Red (HGSW6608), ~89% proximity; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), ~87% proximity; Glidden: Burning Bush (PPG1057-7), ~84% proximity; PPG: Burning Bush (PPG1057-7), ~83% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Red Revival (DEA154), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~76% 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 Dante's Cardigan?
The HEX code of Dante's Cardigan (M251) is #8F3028, RGB 143, 48, 40. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.