Red Pepper PPU2-02 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7A3F39, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palace Arms Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7A3F39 · PPU2-02
Red Pepper
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Pepper Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A3F39
RGB122, 63, 57
Estimated LRV8.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Red Pepper
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Pepper
#7A3F39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C785A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Pepper 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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Red Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Pepper have?
Red Pepper 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 Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Pepper are Palace Arms Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sundried Tomato by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Parisian Redreg by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red Pepper'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 Pepper?
Red Pepper has a estimated lightness value of 8.0, 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 Red Pepper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.