Carmine Red by Behr paint color
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Ref. #AF504B · UL110-8

Carmine Red

15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Carmine Red UL110-8 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AF504B, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Flare from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Carmine Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#AF504B
RGB175, 80, 75
LRV15.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Carmine Red in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Carmine Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCarmine Red
Nearly identical
KilzRed Flare

Red Flare

Kilz

Nearly identical

Red Rainboot

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rosy Apple

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lady in Red

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Brick Facade

Valspar

Nearly identical

Terra Cotta Rose

PPG

Nearly identical

Enticing Red

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pearl Pink

RAL

Very similar

Scarlet Sumac

Vista Paint

Very similar

Empower

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Carmine Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Carmine Red

#AF504B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B0997D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Carmine Red

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Red Flare

Complement

Brookside

Carmine Red Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bullfighters Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Siamese Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Brilliant Sea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Carmine Red.

Hot and Spicy

Behr · T17-18

#B35547

Cherry Red

Behr · HDC-MD-16

#B84D48

Intrigue Red

Behr · HDC-SM14-10

#B2464B

Amaryllis

Behr · T14-20

#B85045

Volcanic

Behr · ECC-62-3

#A55749

Clay Red

Behr · BIC-46

#AD4445

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

#FFDAE2

Coral Bells

Sherwin-Williams · 6593

#BB4B51

Cloud Number Nine

Hirshfield's · 1071

#F9CEC6

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

#A12533

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards · DET427

#9E3641

Carmine Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Carmine Red have?
Carmine 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 Carmine Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carmine Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmine Red are Red Flare by Kilz (a near-identical match), Red Rainboot by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rosy Apple by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carmine 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 Carmine Red?
Carmine Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.4, 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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