Arabian Red PMD-86 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9B5E58, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fire Weed from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B5E58 · PMD-86
Arabian Red
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Arabian Red Technical Profile
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Arabian Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Arabian Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrArabian Red
Nearly identical
PPGFire Weed
Fire Weed
PPG
Nearly identical
Southwest Pottery
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mesa Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Corazon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Canyon Rouge
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tropical Nut
Valspar
Very similar
Corazon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Arabian Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Arabian Red
#9B5E58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9977D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Arabian Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Arabian Red 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Arabian Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Arabian Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Arabian Red have?
Arabian Red by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Arabian Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Arabian Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arabian Red are Fire Weed by PPG (a near-identical match), Southwest Pottery by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mesa Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Arabian Red'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 Arabian Red?
Arabian Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Arabian Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.