Hot Chili S160-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A96372, LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cinnapink from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A96372 · S160-5
Hot Chili
23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hot Chili Technical Profile
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Hot Chili in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot Chili in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHot Chili
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCinnapink
Cinnapink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cinnapink
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pretty Peony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jaipur Dream
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Heart's Content
PPG
Very similar
Earthy Red
Kilz
Very similar
Prom Dress
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Concerto
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hibiscus Flower
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot Chili
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Chili
#A96372
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Chili
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Chili 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 Hot Chili.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hot Chili — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Chili have?
Hot Chili by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Hot Chili in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Chili from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Chili are Cinnapink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cinnapink by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pretty Peony by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hot Chili'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 Hot Chili?
Hot Chili has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, 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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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 Hot Chili's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.