Hi,

Many deep red colors do appear to have a pink glow to them when wet, and like most paints, they dry darker. Dark red paints in particular can often need a few coats to achieve their true color. Painters often use a gray primer under dark red paints, to get a more even color and use less coats, so you might consider looking into that before painting.

I would suggest painting a small area to test the color on your wall, before committing to it, to be sure it's the right color for you. Or you can also use a sample board instead of painting directly on the wall. Be sure to use a few coats on your sample, to get the most accurate sample.

Hope this helps,

Diana