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Mid-Century ModernSouth-Facing

Race Car Stripe

Behr · P170-6

The Analysis

Race Car Stripe is a deep, saturated red that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 18.45. Because it pulls light in rather than reflecting it, the room will feel more intimate, contained, and physically smaller.

This is a high-impact accent colour rather than a standard wall tone. It works best on a feature wall, a painted fireplace, or for cabinetry where you want to create an immediate focal point.

LRV 18

History & Origin

This shade leans toward a modern, high-energy aesthetic. It avoids the muted tones of traditional heritage palettes, instead offering a crisp, clean look reminiscent of contemporary graphic design.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Use this in high-activity rooms like a home office, a powder room, or a kitchen island. Pair it with matte black hardware for a modern edge, or warm wood tones and brass to soften the intensity of the red.

The Mood

This is an intensely energizing and stimulating colour. Living with it daily provides a bold backdrop that keeps energy levels high, making it better for active spaces than for areas intended for rest.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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