Red Wire T12-7 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DB5947, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Campire Blaze from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #DB5947 · T12-7
Red Wire
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Wire Technical Profile
HEX Code#DB5947
RGB219, 89, 71
Estimated LRV22.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Red Wire
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Wire
#DB5947
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2A370
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Wire
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Wire Room Palettes
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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 Wire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Wire have?
Red Wire 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 Wire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Wire are Campire Blaze by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Skyrocket Red by PPG (a close digital match), Dynamite by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red Wire'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 Wire?
Red Wire has a estimated lightness value of 22.7, 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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