Licorice Stick S-G-170 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B81225, estimated 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.
Behr · #B81225 · S-G-170
Licorice Stick
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Licorice Stick Technical Profile
HEX Code#B81225
RGB184, 18, 37
Estimated LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Licorice Stick
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Licorice Stick
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Licorice Stick Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Licorice Stick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Licorice Stick are Orient Red by RAL (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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