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Indian Paint Brush

43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Indian Paint Brush 230B-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FF8159, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ballet Cream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Indian Paint Brush Technical Profile

HEX Code#FF8159
RGB255, 129, 89
LRV43.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Indian Paint Brush in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Indian Paint Brush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrIndian Paint Brush
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBallet Cream

Ballet Cream

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Ballet Cream

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tangerine Fusion

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Hibiscus Bloom

PPG

Very similar

Orange Slice

Valspar

Very similar

Often Orange

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Hyperactive

Kilz

Very similar

Clay

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Rejuvenate

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Bright Red Orange

RAL

Visible difference

Charlotte's Locks

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Indian Paint Brush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Indian Paint Brush

#FF8159

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D6B65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Indian Paint Brush

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Indian Paint Brush

Complement

Windjammer

Indian Paint Brush Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Split Rail

Pop

Mod Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Spiced Potpourri

Pop

Pesto

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Caribbean Green

Pop

El Capitan

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Indian Paint Brush.

Tangerine Dream

Behr · 210B-5

#FF7864

Candied Yam (240b-5)

Behr · 240B-5

#FC7D4B

Orange Spice

Behr · 250B-5

#FF8D50

Florida Mango

Behr · 250D-5

#F68D61

Bergamot Orange

Behr · P220-6

#FE8A49

Blaze Orange

Behr · 260B-6

#FC8647

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Berry Crush

Hirshfield's · 0081

#73413E

Deep Rose

Valspar · 2001-3A

#AC595A

Vibrant Blush

Benjamin Moore · 2081-30

#BF5B68

Mexicali Rose

PPG · 18-06

#C49B9E

Briquette

PPG · 1188-6

#E15F65

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Indian Paint Brush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Indian Paint Brush have?
Indian Paint Brush 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 Indian Paint Brush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Indian Paint Brush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Indian Paint Brush are Ballet Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ballet Cream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tangerine Fusion by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Indian Paint Brush'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 Indian Paint Brush?
Indian Paint Brush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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