Carpe Diem MQ1-16 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #905859, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barn Door from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #905859 · MQ1-16
Carpe Diem
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carpe Diem Technical Profile
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Carpe Diem in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carpe Diem in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCarpe Diem
Nearly identical
PPGBarn Door
Barn Door
PPG
Nearly identical
Tawny Port
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Muted Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flowering Chestnut
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Flowering Chestnut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Antique Garnet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rambling Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carpe Diem
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carpe Diem
#905859
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A48D77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carpe Diem
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carpe Diem — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carpe Diem have?
Carpe Diem 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 Carpe Diem in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carpe Diem from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carpe Diem are Barn Door by PPG (a near-identical match), Tawny Port by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Muted Red by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carpe Diem'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 Carpe Diem?
Carpe Diem has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, 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 Carpe Diem's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.