Chili Pepper 180B-7 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DB1E1D, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vermilion from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DB1E1D · 180B-7
Chili Pepper
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chili Pepper Technical Profile
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Chili Pepper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chili Pepper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChili Pepper
Very similar
Benjamin MooreVermilion
Vermilion
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Vermilion
RAL
Very similar
Painter's Red
Vista Paint
Very similar
Party Time
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Very similar
Red Power
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Stop
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Red Geranium
PPG
Visible difference
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lantern Red
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Atomic Red
Kilz
Visible difference
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chili Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chili Pepper
#DB1E1D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C69665
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chili Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chili Pepper 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 Chili Pepper.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chili Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chili Pepper have?
Chili Pepper 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 Chili Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chili Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chili Pepper are Vermilion by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Vermilion by RAL (a very close match), Redstone by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chili Pepper'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 Chili Pepper?
Chili Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.1, 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 Chili Pepper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.