Mexican Chile 200D-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BD3D43, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poppy from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #BD3D43 · 200D-6
Mexican Chile
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mexican Chile Technical Profile
HEX Code#BD3D43
RGB189, 61, 67
Estimated LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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#BE3B43
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Colors That Work With Mexican Chile
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Chile
#BD3D43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B79376
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexican Chile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican Chile 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
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Mexican Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Chile have?
Mexican Chile 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 Mexican Chile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Chile are Poppy by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rosie O’Dell by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Precious Peony by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mexican Chile'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 Mexican Chile?
Mexican Chile has a estimated lightness value of 19.0, 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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