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Mid-Century ModernSouth-Facing

Mad About You

Valspar · V042-1

The Analysis

Mad About You is a deep, saturated berry-red that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 10.575. It will make a room feel smaller and more intimate, effectively pulling the walls in to create a cozy, enclosed atmosphere.

This is a high-impact accent color rather than a neutral backdrop. It excels on a single feature wall, in a powder room, or as a statement color on millwork and cabinetry.

LRV 11

History & Origin

This shade leans toward a modern, maximalist aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It fits well in contemporary homes looking to break away from sterile, all-white palettes.

Undertonecool
FamilyRed

How to Use It

Use this in smaller rooms like home offices or guest bathrooms to lean into the drama. Pair it with warm brass hardware to highlight the red undertones, or use matte black finishes for a grounded, modern contrast.

The Mood

This is a bold, high-energy color that creates a sense of drama and sophistication. Because it is so stimulating, it works best in spaces where you want to feel active or entertained rather than quiet and relaxed.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Radish

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6861

  • Fire-Breathing Dragon

    Valspar · 8001-6G

  • Rapture

    Benjamin Moore · CC-66

  • Ruby Fountain 3

    Dulux

  • Lyons Red

    Benjamin Moore · CC-68

  • Cherry Burst

    Benjamin Moore · CSP-1200

Lighting

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

  • Natural