Cool Lava 180B-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F65D74, estimated LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cactus Flower from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #F65D74 · 180B-5
Cool Lava
33%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cool Lava Technical Profile
HEX Code#F65D74
RGB246, 93, 116
Estimated LRV33.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cool Lava
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Lava
#F65D74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D08962
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Lava
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool Lava 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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Cool Lava — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Lava have?
Cool Lava 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 Cool Lava from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Lava are Cactus Flower by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Bleeding Heart by PPG (a very close match), Fiery Flamingo by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cool Lava'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 Cool Lava?
Cool Lava has a estimated lightness value of 33.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Cool Lava's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.