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Behr Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) Paint Color


Color Name: Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)
Hex Color Code: #8A4646
RGB Color Code: RGB(138, 70, 70)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 49.3%, 49.3%, 45.9%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) color - its meaning and example


What color is Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)?

Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) is #8A4646, and the RGB color code is RGB(138, 70, 70).

In the RGB color model, Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) has a red value of 138, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 70. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 49.3% magenta, 49.3% yellow, and 45.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 32.7 % saturation, and 40.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 49.3 % saturation and 54.1 % brightness/value.


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) is cool or warm?

The color Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)?

Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Forbidden Red (PPU1-10)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 10 puts Behr Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(138, 70, 70)
Red
138 (54.1%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
70 (27.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
49.28%
Yellow
49.28%
Key
45.88%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 32.7 %, 40.8 %)

Hue
Saturation
32.69 %.
Lightness
40.78 %.

RYB

RYB(143, 113, 111)
Red
143 (56.0%)
Yellow
113 (44.2%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
49.28 %.
Brightness / Value
54.12 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 27.45 %

B: 45.88 %

XYZ

X : 13.78

Y : 10.23

Z : 7.04

YXY

Y1 : 10.23

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 45.88%

M : 72.55%

Y : 72.55%


LRV

~ 10.2 %

Munsell Color System

6.6R 3.7/5.9

CIE-Lab

L : 38.24

A : 28.83

B : 13.25

CIE-Lch

L : 38.24

C : 31.73

H : 24.67

CIE-Luv

L : 38.24

U : 47.15

V : 10.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.98

A : 20.94

B : 9.33






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#893F45
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ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to RAL Design


#8B4B47
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ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to British Standard 4800


#873F3D
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ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to Pantone PMS


#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#974542
PANTONE 8860 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#844A4F
PANTONE 8540 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#874B52
PANTONE 4985 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to RAL Classic


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#7F4031
RAL 8029 - Pearl Copper
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to Behr


#8E4547
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)


Valspar


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to Valspar


#8E484B
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ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Red Henna (1008-7A)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
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Thai Chili (8002-8F)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to PPG Paints


#8F4347
Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
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#964647
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to Benjamin Moore


#914443
Maple Leaf Red (2084-20)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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Cinnabar (CSP-1165)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
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Pottery Red (2085-20)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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Plum Raisin (2082-20)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to Dunn-Edwards


#8B4044
Barn Red (DET 424)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#85443F
Spiced Berry (DEA 149)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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Red Maple Leaf (DET 443)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#8E3C3F
Royal Red Flush (DET 425)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Forbidden Red (PPU1-10) to Sherwin Williams


#863A42
Luxurious Red (SW 6314)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#8E3738
Red Bay (SW 6321)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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