Carmine Red UL110-8 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AF504B, estimated 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.
Behr · #AF504B · UL110-8
Carmine Red
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carmine Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF504B
RGB175, 80, 75
Estimated LRV15.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Carmine Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carmine Red
#AF504B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0997D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Carmine 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Carmine Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmine Red are Red Flare by Kilz (a close digital match), Red Rainboot by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Rosy Apple by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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