Valspar Dante's Cardigan
M251 · #8F3028 · LRV 8.1
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Caliente is a 91% matchDante's Cardigan (M251) is a deep red from Valspar. Its LRV is about 8.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Caliente (91% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Dante's Cardigan in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Caliente (AF-290), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Chinese Red (SW 0057), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rave Red (HGSW6608), 89%; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), 87%; Glidden: Burning Bush (PPG1057-7), 84%; PPG: Burning Bush (PPG1057-7), 83%; Dunn-Edwards: Red Revival (DEA154), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 76%. 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 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.