Currant Jam ICC-83 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #884A50, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cordial from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #884A50 · ICC-83
Currant Jam
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Currant Jam Technical Profile
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Currant Jam in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Currant Jam in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCurrant Jam
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCordial
Cordial
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tomahawk Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Starlet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Raspberry Crush
Vista Paint
Very similar
Modern Romance
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Red Maple Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Perennial Red
Valspar
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Depression Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Currant Jam
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Currant Jam
#884A50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B7E6A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Currant Jam
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Currant Jam 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 Currant Jam.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Currant Jam — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Currant Jam have?
Currant Jam 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 Currant Jam in your own space before committing.
What colors match Currant Jam from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Currant Jam are Cordial by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tomahawk Red by PPG (a near-identical match), Starlet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Currant Jam'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 Currant Jam?
Currant Jam has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, 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 Currant Jam's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.