Formal Maroon
Formal Maroon begins as a pink color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#70474bLRV
9.05
Formal Maroon in Rooms
Follow Formal Maroon from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Misc Photo
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 9.1, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Deep Formal Maroon walls create dramatic sophistication in this room.
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4 Kitchen Photos
Viewed across 4 kitchen images in a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces, Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 9.1, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Kitchen cabinetry and walls unified in moody Formal Maroon.
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Rich Formal Maroon kitchen walls pair elegantly with white trim.
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Formal Maroon envelops the kitchen in luxurious, intimate ambiance.
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Dark kitchen walls in sophisticated Formal Maroon add visual depth.
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Complementary Colors
At LRV 25 vs 9, Longmeadow is decisively the brighter choice.
Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 9), opening up a space where Formal Maroon encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Create a bold and sophisticated space with Behr Formal Maroon (PPU1-14). This rich red hue adds a touch of luxury and warmth to any room it graces. Ideal for a cozy living room or an elegant dining area, Formal Maroon brings a sense of drama and flair to your interiors. Pair it with neutral tones for a chic look, or mix it with gold accents for a glamorous touch. 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