Fire Cracker PPU2-16 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A03F39, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rave Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A03F39 · PPU2-16
Fire Cracker
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire Cracker Technical Profile
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Fire Cracker in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fire Cracker in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFire Cracker
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRave Red
Rave Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Burning Bush
PPG
Nearly identical
The Ego Has Landed
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stagecoach
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Scarlet Past
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fahrenheit
Kilz
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Très Bien
Valspar
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Orient Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fire Cracker
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fire Cracker
#A03F39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A88A64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fire Cracker
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fire Cracker 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 Cracker.
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 Cracker — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fire Cracker have?
Fire Cracker 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 Cracker in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fire Cracker from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire Cracker are Rave Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Burning Bush by PPG (a near-identical match), Tanager by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fire Cracker'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 Cracker?
Fire Cracker has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.3, 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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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 Cracker's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.