Arabian Red PMD-86 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9B5E58, estimated 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.
Behr · #9B5E58 · PMD-86
Arabian Red
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Arabian Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B5E58
RGB155, 94, 88
Estimated LRV15.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Arabian Red
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Arabian Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Arabian Red are Fire Weed by PPG (a close digital match), Southwest Pottery by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mesa Red by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Arabian Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.