Real Red
At first glance, Real Red belongs to the red family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 13.2 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
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13.21
Real Red's Color Strip
Real Red is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Heartthrob and Positive Red. The strip spans from Exuberant Pink at the lightest end to Positive Red at the deepest. Strip 101 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Real Red in Rooms
Follow Real Red from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Dining Room Photos
Its place within Teen Space hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let natural light, candles and pendant lighting and timber, table linen, glass and artwork guide the final sample decision.
Dining room walls glow in a warm Real Red that enhances candlelit gatherings.
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Wainscoting and chair rail trim frame walls painted in vibrant Real Red.
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1 Misc Photo
1 misc image place Real Red (6868) in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. With an LRV of 13.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
A single accent wall in Real Red creates dramatic depth in this space.
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2 Front Door Photos
Real Red (6868) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Front door painted in Real Red makes a bold architectural statement.
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Entrance door in Real Red welcomes guests with confident curb appeal.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Across 1 kitchen cabinets image, Real Red (6868) meets light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Kitchen cabinetry in Real Red brings warmth and personality to the cooking space.
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2 House Photos
2 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Real Red (6868) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Exterior siding in Real Red commands attention on this residential home.
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House exterior wrapped in Real Red paint creates striking visual impact.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 13, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 13, Site White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 13, Ibis White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Billowy Breeze reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 13), opening up a space where Real Red encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 13, French Moire is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 13), opening up a space where Real Red encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (17 vs 13) makes Feverish Pink the marginally brighter of the two.
Coming Up Roses reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 13), opening up a space where Real Red encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Real Red the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (13 vs 4) makes Real Red the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Turn up the dramatic energy with this bright red hue – perfect for inspiring lively conversation around the dinner table.