Ancho Pepper HDC-AC-03 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7A5145, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowboy Suede from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7A5145 · HDC-AC-03
Ancho Pepper
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ancho Pepper Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A5145
RGB122, 81, 69
Estimated LRV10.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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#7C5244
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#7E5146
Close digital match
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#7F5248
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Colors That Work With Ancho Pepper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancho Pepper
#7A5145
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#918461
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancho Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancho Pepper Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Ancho Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancho Pepper have?
Ancho Pepper by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ancho Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancho Pepper are Cowboy Suede by Valspar (a close digital match), Red Rooster by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pumpernickel by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ancho Pepper's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ancho Pepper?
Ancho Pepper has a estimated lightness value of 10.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancho Pepper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.