Summer Heat S-H-220 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A53B1D, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ghost Chili from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A53B1D · S-H-220
Summer Heat
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer Heat Technical Profile
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Summer Heat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Heat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSummer Heat
Very similar
Dutch BoyGhost Chili
Ghost Chili
Dutch Boy
Very similar
High Society
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dragons Blood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Flame Red
RAL
Very similar
Spicy Hue
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sun's Rage
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Fahrenheit
Kilz
Visible difference
Red Maple
Valspar
Visible difference
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Rum Raisin
PPG
Visible difference
Red Revival
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Heat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Heat
#A53B1D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE9147
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Heat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Heat 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 Summer Heat.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Heat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Heat have?
Summer Heat 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 Summer Heat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Heat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Heat are Ghost Chili by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Cottage Red by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Terracotta by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Summer Heat'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 Summer Heat?
Summer Heat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Heat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.