Perfect Penny S180-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #97574F, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Daphne Rose from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #97574F · S180-6
Perfect Penny
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Perfect Penny Technical Profile
HEX Code#97574F
RGB151, 87, 79
Estimated LRV18.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Perfect Penny
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy
#97534C
Close digital match
Mesa Red
Dunn-Edwards
#9B5953
Close digital match
Fire Weed
PPG
#9B5B55
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Majestic Ridge
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#98514A
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#90534A
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Sherwin-Williams
#A0584F
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#90524D
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#A1534D
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Colors That Work With Perfect Penny
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perfect Penny
#97574F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A39276
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perfect Penny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perfect Penny 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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Perfect Penny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perfect Penny have?
Perfect Penny 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 Perfect Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfect Penny are Daphne Rose by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mesa Red by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fire Weed by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Perfect Penny'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 Perfect Penny?
Perfect Penny has a estimated lightness value of 18.0, 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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Why Perfect Penny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.