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Ref. #A14C4B · ICC-107

Crimson

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Crimson ICC-107 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A14C4B, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Segovia Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Crimson Technical Profile

HEX Code#A14C4B
RGB161, 76, 75
LRV13.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Crimson in Every Brand

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

BehrCrimson
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSegovia Red

Segovia Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crushed Tomatoes

PPG

Nearly identical

Pasadena Rose

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bravado Red

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Redrock Canyon

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Red Ginseng

Kilz

Very similar

Red Rainboot

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Stagecoach

Vista Paint

Very similar

Red Ochre

Valspar

Very similar

Pearl Pink

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Crimson

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Crimson

#A14C4B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A89077

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Crimson

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Crushed Tomatoes

Complement

Blue Spa

Crimson 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

Cherry 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

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

North Wind

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Crimson.

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#9B494A

Powder Room

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#A14D52

Cranberry Jam

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Volcanic

Behr · ECC-62-3

#A55749

Kalahari Sunset

Behr · MQ1-25

#9E5543

Ceramic Brown

Behr · PPH-71

#A05843

More red colors from other brands

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

Berry Crush

Hirshfield's · 0081

#73413E

Deep Rose

Valspar · 2001-3A

#AC595A

Vibrant Blush

Benjamin Moore · 2081-30

#BF5B68

Mexicali Rose

PPG · 18-06

#C49B9E

Briquette

PPG · 1188-6

#E15F65

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Crimson — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Crimson have?
Crimson 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 Crimson in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crimson from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crimson are Segovia Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Crushed Tomatoes by PPG (a near-identical match), Pasadena Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crimson'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 Crimson?
Crimson has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.3, 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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