Red Candle PPH-73 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #833C3D, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oriental Berry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #833C3D · PPH-73
Red Candle
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Candle Technical Profile
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Red Candle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Candle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRed Candle
Nearly identical
PPGOriental Berry
Oriental Berry
PPG
Nearly identical
Heirloom Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pottery Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Barn Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Oriental Red
Kilz
Very similar
Beetroot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Candle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Candle
#833C3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94785E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Candle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Candle 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 Red Candle.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Candle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Candle have?
Red Candle 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 Red Candle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Candle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Candle are Oriental Berry by PPG (a near-identical match), Heirloom Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Codman Claret by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Candle'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 Red Candle?
Red Candle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Red Candle's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.