Behr Forbidden Red vs. Behr Dark Crimson

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
Behr PPU1-10 and Behr M140-7 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr PPU1-10 radiating a lighter essence compared to M140-7.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Behr Forbidden Red vs. Behr Dark Crimson

Technical color comparison for Behr Forbidden Red and Behr Dark Crimson
Behr Forbidden Red	Behr Dark Crimson
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
0°red	356°red
Saturation
33%	38%more saturated
Lightness?
41%	38%darker
LRV?
10.50	8.72looks darker
CIE L?
38.247	35.043looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
3.209
Temperature
Warm	Warm

Preview Forbidden Red and Dark Crimson side by side in different rooms

PPU1-10Forbidden Red

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M140-7Dark Crimson

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.