Crimson Silk PMD-85 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5413B, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glitzy Red from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5413B · PMD-85
Crimson Silk
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crimson Silk Technical Profile
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Crimson Silk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crimson Silk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCrimson Silk
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGlitzy Red
Glitzy Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shy Cherry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chuckles
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Teaberry Blossom
PPG
Nearly identical
Habanero Chile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Poppied Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chuckles
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Atomic Red
Kilz
Very similar
Oh So Red
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crimson Silk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crimson Silk
#B5413B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B39570
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crimson Silk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crimson Silk 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 Crimson Silk.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crimson Silk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crimson Silk have?
Crimson Silk 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 Silk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crimson Silk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crimson Silk are Glitzy Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Shy Cherry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chuckles by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crimson Silk'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 Silk?
Crimson Silk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, 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 Crimson Silk's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.