Exotic Red
We've categorized Exotic Red as a genuinely dark Red because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 5 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#B32735
LRV
11.94
Exotic Red in Real Rooms
Exotic Red has a low LRV of 11.94 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, misc and front door.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Exotic Red for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Kitchen cabinets in Exotic Red create bold culinary drama.
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Cabinet doors painted Exotic Red transform kitchen aesthetics.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Exotic Red, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Furniture painted Exotic Red displays confident, spirited character.
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Bed frame painted Exotic Red brings unexpected warmth and personality.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Exotic Red changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Front entrance door in Exotic Red makes a striking first impression.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 79 vs 12, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Exotic Red the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 50 vs 12, Metropolitan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 12, Cloud Cover is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Spirit in the Sky reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 12), opening up a space where Exotic Red encloses it.
Majestic Blue reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 12), opening up a space where Exotic Red encloses it.
At LRV 59 vs 12, Intuition is decisively the brighter choice.
Sweet Dreams reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 12), opening up a space where Exotic Red encloses it.
Exotic Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 55 vs 12, Thunderbird is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Rosy Blush reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 15 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Italiano Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (21 vs 12) makes Berry Wine the marginally brighter of the two.
Milano Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Exotic Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.