Ripe Currant PMD-22 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A3C3E, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Red Flush from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A3C3E · PMD-22
Ripe Currant
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ripe Currant Technical Profile
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Ripe Currant in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripe Currant in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRipe Currant
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRoyal Red Flush
Royal Red Flush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lover's Kiss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pomegranate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cut Ruby
Valspar
Nearly identical
Red Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oriental Berry
PPG
Very similar
Haute Red
Kilz
Very similar
Mulberry Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Currant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Currant
#8A3C3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A7B5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Currant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe Currant 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 Ripe Currant.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ripe Currant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Currant have?
Ripe Currant 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 Ripe Currant in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripe Currant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Currant are Royal Red Flush by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Codman Claret by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lover's Kiss by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ripe Currant'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 Ripe Currant?
Ripe Currant has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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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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 Ripe Currant's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.