Perfect Penny S180-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #97574F, 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.
Ref. #97574F · S180-6
Perfect Penny
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Perfect Penny Technical Profile
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Perfect Penny in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perfect Penny in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPerfect Penny
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDaphne Rose
Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mesa Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fire Weed
PPG
Nearly identical
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
St George Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tropical Nut
Valspar
Very similar
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perfect Penny
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Perfect Penny.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Perfect Penny in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perfect Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfect Penny are Daphne Rose by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mesa Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fire Weed by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Perfect Penny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.