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Valspar Pompeii Red (M242) Paint Color


Color Name: Pompeii Red (M242)
Hex Color Code: #613035
RGB Color Code: RGB(97, 48, 53)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 50.5%, 45.4%, 62.0%
Color Family (Hue): red





About Pompeii Red (M242) color - its meaning and example


What color is Pompeii Red (M242)?

Pompeii Red (M242) color belongs to the red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pompeii Red (M242) is #613035, and the RGB color code is RGB(97, 48, 53).

In the RGB color model, Pompeii Red (M242) has a red value of 97, a green value of 48, and a blue value of 53. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 50.5% magenta, 45.4% yellow, and 62.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 353.9° (degrees), 33.8 % saturation, and 28.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pompeii Red (M242) has a hue of 353.9° (degrees), 50.5 % saturation and 38.0 % brightness/value.


Pompeii Red (M242) is cool or warm?

The color Pompeii Red (M242) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Pompeii Red (M242)?

Pompeii Red (M242) has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a very 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

Pompeii Red (M242)

Light Color


Compare LRV 5 of Pompeii Red (M242) 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 5 puts Valspar Pompeii Red (M242) 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


Pompeii Red (M242) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(97, 48, 53)
Red
97 (38.0%)
Green
48 (18.8%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
50.52%
Yellow
45.36%
Key
61.96%

HSL

HSL(353.88deg, 33.8 %, 28.4 %)

Hue
353.88°
Saturation
33.79 %.
Lightness
28.43 %.

RYB

RYB(169, 140, 149)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Yellow
140 (54.9%)
Blue
149 (58.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
353.88°
Saturation
50.52 %.
Brightness / Value
38.04 %.

HWB

H: 353.88°

W: 18.82 %

B: 61.96 %

XYZ

X : 6.63

Y : 4.91

Z : 3.97

YXY

Y1 : 4.91

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 61.96%

M : 81.18%

Y : 79.22%


LRV

~ 4.9 %

Munsell Color System

5R 2.5/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 26.48

A : 22.7

B : 6.95

CIE-Lch

L : 26.48

C : 23.74

H : 17.01

CIE-Luv

L : 26.48

U : 30.89

V : 3.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.16

A : 14.6

B : 4.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Pompeii Red (M242) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Pompeii Red (M242) (Paint - Valspar). 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.



#722F37
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ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to Pantone PMS


#643335
PANTONE 1817 C
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 8542 C
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 7630 C
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#572932
PANTONE 504 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to RAL Classic


#66332B
RAL 8012 - Red Brown
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#6D342D
RAL 3009 - Oxide Red
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
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RAL 3005 - Wine Red
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#5E2F26
RAL 8015 - Chestnut Brown
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to British Standard 4800


#62172B
BS 02-D-45 - Purple
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Pompeii Red (M242) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Pompeii Red (M242) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Valspar


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to Valspar


#642E32
Voluptuous (M123)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
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Lovestruck (P079)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#5F2D3A
Power Tie (P041)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to Sherwin Williams


#63333E
Burgundy (SW 6300)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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Rookwood Red (SW 2802)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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Red Theatre (SW 7584)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
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Sommelier (SW 7595)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to Benjamin Moore


#582F2F
Bewitched (CSP-450)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#693541
Radicchio (CC-32)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
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Raisin Torte (2083-10)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to Dunn-Edwards


#643B46
Wine Goblet (DET 400)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
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Garnet Evening (DEA 147)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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Folklore (DET 413)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
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Jazz Berry Jam (DET 401)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to PPG Paints


#723F45
Merlot (PPG13-04)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#71424A
Red Red Wine (PPG1049-7)
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#774041
Bordeaux (PPG1055-7)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


Behr


Pompeii Red (M242) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pompeii Red (M242) to Behr


#683E3B
Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#744245
Rumors (MQ1-15)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
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Twinberry (MQ1-14)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#7A4248
Spiced Wine (PPU1-13)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% 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

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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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