Licorice Stick S-G-170 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B81225, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orient Red from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B81225 · S-G-170
Licorice Stick
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Licorice Stick Technical Profile
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Licorice Stick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Licorice Stick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLicorice Stick
Nearly identical
RALOrient Red
Orient Red
RAL
Nearly identical
Unmatched Beauty
Vista Paint
Very similar
Neon Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Red Contrast
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Unmatched Beauty
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Real Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Atomic Red
Kilz
Very similar
Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Très Bien
Valspar
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Crimson Red
PPG
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Licorice Stick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Licorice Stick
#B81225
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD7040
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Licorice Stick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Licorice Stick 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 Licorice Stick.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Licorice Stick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Licorice Stick have?
Licorice Stick 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 Licorice Stick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Licorice Stick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Licorice Stick are Orient Red by RAL (a near-identical match), Unmatched Beauty by Vista Paint (a very close match), Neon Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Licorice Stick'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 Licorice Stick?
Licorice Stick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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 Licorice Stick's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.