Pompeian Red PPU1-8 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #91504F, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eating Room Red from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #91504F · PPU1-8
Pompeian Red
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pompeian Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#91504F
RGB145, 80, 79
Estimated LRV12.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Pompeian Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pompeian Red
#91504F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A18A72
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pompeian Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pompeian Red 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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Pompeian Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pompeian Red have?
Pompeian Red 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 Pompeian Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pompeian Red are Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Warm Earth by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), St George Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pompeian Red'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 Pompeian Red?
Pompeian Red has a estimated lightness value of 12.3, 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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