Fire Coral BIC-31 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C93426, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vermilion from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C93426 · BIC-31
Fire Coral
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire Coral Technical Profile
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Fire Coral in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fire Coral in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFire Coral
Nearly identical
RALVermilion
Vermilion
RAL
Nearly identical
Vermilion
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Very similar
Red Red
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Lantern Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stop
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Party Time
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Heart Throb
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Red Geranium
PPG
Visible difference
Atomic Red
Kilz
Visible difference
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fire Coral
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fire Coral
#C93426
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BE9964
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fire Coral
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fire Coral 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 Fire Coral.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fire Coral — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fire Coral have?
Fire Coral 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 Fire Coral in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fire Coral from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire Coral are Vermilion by RAL (a near-identical match), Vermilion by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Tomato Tango by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fire Coral'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 Fire Coral?
Fire Coral has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, 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 Fire Coral's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.