Summer Heat S-H-220 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A53B1D, estimated 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.
Behr · #A53B1D · S-H-220
Summer Heat
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer Heat Technical Profile
HEX Code#A53B1D
RGB165, 59, 29
Estimated LRV16.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Summer Heat
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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