Red Paint Colours
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Ranging from energetic and lively to demure and sultry, you can use red to create a mixture of atmospheres and emotional connections at home. With a wide spectrum, ranging from classic Parisian rouge to deep crimson, there’s more to red than you think. Whether you choose one of our pre-selected colours or opt to create your own bespoke red shade, we’re here to inspire your red-themed interior project.
Popular Reds for 2025
A striking option for any kind of space, red paint remains a popular colour choice to fit in with many popular trends and themes.
Light Reds
Light red paint can come in the form of pretty pink reds like Sweet Watermelon and Strawberry Sherbet or cooler mauve grey reds such as Heather Orchid and Fairy Bubbles.
Dark Reds
Opting for a dark red paint can be unexpectedly soothing, especially in areas that are used mostly in the evenings such as lounges and snugs.
Burgundy Reds
With the deep, rich qualities of your favourite glass of wine, burgundy is a tasteful red with flexible styling options.
Bright Reds
When it’s vibrancy and flair you’re looking to inject into your colour scheme, you can’t get a much better effect than with bright red paint.
Cherry Reds
Resembling the juicy skins of freshly-picked ripe fruit, cherry is a deep shade of red paint with subtle undertones of pink.
Popular Red Paint colours for 2024
A striking option for any kind of space, red paint remains a popular colour choice to fit in with many popular trends and themes. Our customers’ favourite shades include sunset hues that feature earthy reds with accents of brown and orange similar to sun-drenched terracotta. Trending examples of these popular reds include Wine Cask, Rushing Red and Sunny Bordeaux. Â
Colour tools
We know that choosing a colour for your home can be an emotional decision. It can be tough to decide on just one colour, so we’ve developed a few helpful tools to help you choose your perfect Valspar colour.
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Create your own colour
Our colour matching technology can match over 2.2 million colours, all from a sample as small as a sugar cube. Go to your local B&Q to create your own paint colour.
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