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The Book of Reds, Pinks & Purples Paint Colors
No matter where or how it is used, the red paint color palette makes a dramatic impact. A visually intense color, it’s recognized as representing power, passion, energy, and courage.
Main Wall: City Street MEN7105-3 Accent Wall: Briar Rose MEN7067-5 Accent: Steel Me MEN7105-1
Learn About Red
The dominant extrovert on the color wheel, red draws attention faster than any other paint color in the spectrum. With the ability to make a booming presence, thoughtfully applied Red Paint Colors can instantly take a space from good to gorgeous.
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For balance, pair up neutral gray colors or sand hues with bright shades of red-painted feature walls.
Wall: Forever Faithful MEN7064-1 Ceiling: City Street MEN7105-3 Trim: Willow Springs MEN7135-1 Accent: Briar Rose MEN7067-5
Wall: Autumn Ridge MEN7078-6 Ceiling & Trim: Willow Springs MEN7135-1 Accent: Bark MEN7135-6
Bedrooms and Living Rooms
In softer tones, red become shades of pink paint and are associated with the heart and love, bringing romance or feminine charm to a bedroom or living room. Deeper, wine shades of red paint signal sophistication, worldliness, drama, and vigor, which are ideal for painting rooms dedicated to deep thought or lively conversation.
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Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
Eliminate the guesswork of creating successful harmonies by working with two different shades of the same color.
Walls: Just Gorgeous MEN7064-3; Pepperberry MEN7079-4; Synchronicity MEN 7120-2 Trim: Dusky Dawn MEN7075-1 Accent: Sarsaparilla MEN7105-6
Dining Rooms and Studies
The more vibrant or intense a red paint color is, the better suited it is to social areas of the home – where lively chatter is encouraged. Darker, burgundy paint shades are elegant in studies, bedrooms, and dining rooms.
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Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Expert Tip
Have you ever wondered why red doors look so inviting on homes - it’s because they are! In early America, red doors were a signal to travelers that the house was friendly to guests. Today, painting a front door red is still a sign of welcome.
Siding: Autumn Ridge MEN7078-6 Trim: Willow Springs MEN7135-1 Accent: Antique Silver MEN7070-4
Siding: Dusky Dawn MEN7075-1 Door: Bordeaux MEN7079-6
Exterior Red Paint Colors
There’s no question that red paint is a classic color for home exteriors - they are never dull! Red siding or brick has the power to bring a home to life, boasting high energy, heart, and liveliness.
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