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Red Paint Colours and Comparisons

Red is a colour that gives off warmth, energy, and sophistication, making it a bold choice for interior design. While it may seem intimidating to incorporate into your home, red is a fantastic option for small corner of your home or accent walls. When used thoughtfully, it can create a striking focal point, infuse a room with personality, and complement a variety of interior styles, from traditional to contemporary.

To tone your look down you may opt to pair with a white, for example Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. Pairing with whites helps to achieve a balanced look and lets your red standout without being overwhelming. 

As always we recommend testing your chosen red paint in the room itself before committing to a larger tin with a sample pot. Paint samples are invaluable in observing how a colour changes throughout the day, from morning sunlight to evening shadows. The goal is to find a red that feels warm, doesn't appear too dark in certain lights and also compliments the overall look and feeling of your room.

 

Popular Red Paint Colours

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Dulux Trade Pepper Red

Johnstone's Trade Apple a Day

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Little Greene Atomic Red

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Benjamin Moore Ruby Red

Colours To Pair With Reds

Whites

A classic combination, adding a crisp white to doors and trim is common and perfect for not overwhelming your space.

Navy Blues

A rich and striking combination, navy adds depth and sophistication which can help to balance out the vibrancy of red.

Browns

Warm browns pair beautifully with red, creating a cosy and traditional interior design. Red also pairs perfectly with wooden elements, like wooden floors, furniture and decor. 

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Dulux Trade Pepper Red is a rich, intense red with warm, earthy undertones. 

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Farrow and Ball Incardine is a deep, dramatic red that is reminiscent of a classic red wine. 

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Benjamin Moore Ruby Red is a radiant rogue that will turn heads. 

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