Red Hot by Behr paint color

Behr · #DB2118 · S-G-190

Red Hot

19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone

Red Hot S-G-190 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DB2118, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Redstone from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Red Hot Technical Profile

HEX Code#DB2118
RGB219, 33, 24
Estimated LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)

Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.

Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Colors That Work With Red Hot

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Red Hot

#DB2118

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C7985F

Trim & Molding

Digital white

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Color Palettes for Red Hot

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Red Hot 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 Hot.

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 Hot — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Red Hot have?
Red Hot 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 Red Hot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Hot are Redstone by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Vermilion by RAL (a very close match), Vermilion by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Red Hot'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 Hot?
Red Hot has a estimated lightness value of 19.0, 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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