V042-6
Color profile
Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Red
“At LRV 7, Rushing Red is a very dark purple that absorbs most light. Rushing Red carries a warm undertone. It sits between purple and red, with a hint of brown. Valspar files Rushing Red under Red.”— Valspar
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 7 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Rushing RedThis colorRushing RedValspar · V042-6
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Tap any color to compareRushing Red vs Fire Agate
7LRV7
#80323CHex#78363C
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rushing Red vs Lovestruck
7LRV5
#80323CHex#6A2E34
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rushing Red vs Pickled Beet
7LRV7
#80323CHex#7C3147
RedFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rushing Red vs Jazzy Red
7LRV5
#80323CHex#731B2B
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rushing Red vs Voluptuous
7LRV5
#80323CHex#642E32
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rushing Red vs Muted Red
7LRV11
#80323CHex#8E484B
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRushing Red vs Wild Currant
7LRV7
#80323CHex#7C3239
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Wild Currant is very close match · leans greener compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red vs Luxurious Red
7LRV9
#80323CHex#863A42
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Luxurious Red is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red vs Dark Crimson
7LRV9
#80323CHex#843C41
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Dark Crimson is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red vs Pomegranate
7LRV10
#80323CHex#8B383E
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Pomegranate is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red vs Ruby Lips
7LRV7
#80323CHex#813E45
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Ruby Lips is close match · leans greener compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red vs Pottery Red
7LRV10
#80323CHex#853F44
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Pottery Red is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red vs Cherry Cobbler
7LRV9
#80323CHex#883F41
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cherry Cobbler is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red vs Apple-A-Day
7LRV9
#80323CHex#903F45
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Apple-A-Day is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Rushing Red.
Rushing Red, answered
What is the LRV of Rushing Red?
Rushing Red (V042-6) by Valspar has a Light Reflectance Value of 7, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Rushing Red a warm or cool color?
Rushing Red has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
What is the closest match to Rushing Red from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rushing Red is Wild Currant (SW 7583) by Sherwin-Williams, very close match · leans greener.
Valspar · V042-6
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