Caliente BIC-47 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B3F41, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Codman Claret from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B3F41 · BIC-47
Caliente
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caliente Technical Profile
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Caliente in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caliente in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCaliente
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCodman Claret
Codman Claret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Barn Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apple-a-day
PPG
Nearly identical
Pomegranate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cut Ruby
Valspar
Very similar
Red Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Mulberry Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caliente
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caliente
#8B3F41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B7D62
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caliente
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caliente 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 Caliente.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caliente — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caliente have?
Caliente 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 Caliente in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caliente from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caliente are Codman Claret by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Codman Claret by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Barn Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caliente'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 Caliente?
Caliente has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Caliente's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.