Red Tomato 170B-7 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AE1B27, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orient Red from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE1B27 · 170B-7
Red Tomato
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Tomato Technical Profile
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Red Tomato in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Tomato in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRed Tomato
Nearly identical
RALOrient Red
Orient Red
RAL
Nearly identical
Unmatched Beauty
Vista Paint
Very similar
Positive Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Très Bien
Valspar
Very similar
Unmatched Beauty
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Ink
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Exotic Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bang
Kilz
Very similar
Crimson Red
PPG
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Tomato
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Tomato
#AE1B27
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B57547
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Tomato
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Tomato 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 Tomato.
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 Tomato — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Tomato have?
Red Tomato 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 Tomato in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Tomato from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Tomato are Orient Red by RAL (a near-identical match), Unmatched Beauty by Vista Paint (a very close match), Positive Red by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Red Tomato'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 Tomato?
Red Tomato has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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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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 Tomato's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.