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.
Ref. #FF8159 · 230B-5
Indian Paint Brush
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Indian Paint Brush Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Indian Paint Brush 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 Indian Paint Brush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Indian Paint Brush's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.