Paper Heart M210-2 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FADAD1, LRV 75 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scarlet Butter from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FADAD1 · M210-2
Paper Heart
75%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Paper Heart Technical Profile
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Paper Heart in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paper Heart in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPaper Heart
Nearly identical
ValsparScarlet Butter
Scarlet Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rogue Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pacific Grove Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Strawberry Whip
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Halite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Orange Bloom
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pink Sangria
PPG
Nearly identical
Cake Pop
Kilz
Nearly identical
Comical Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paper Heart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paper Heart
#FADAD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CAAF68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paper Heart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paper Heart 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 Paper Heart.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paper Heart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paper Heart have?
Paper Heart 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 Paper Heart in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paper Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paper Heart are Scarlet Butter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Snow Pa by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rogue Bluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paper Heart'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 Paper Heart?
Paper Heart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Paper Heart's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.