Crimson paint colors
More crimson shades
7 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Crimson at every US brand
7 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full crimson lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Top Kompozit crimson
7 in deckKompozit's deck has 7 colors that match the crimson band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About crimson
Crimson is red with a blue spine — saturated, jewel-like, and cooler than scarlet without the brown depth of burgundy. The blue undertone gives it richness while keeping the brightness alive. LRV runs low, so it absorbs light and shrinks rooms visually.
Use it on a single feature wall, a lacquered front door, or the back of a built-in. Pair with crisp white trim, polished brass, and dark wood. Skip orange-leaning neighbors. Designer alternatives: BM Million Dollar Red, SW Positive Red, F&B Rectory Red.