Tibetan Orange PPU2-14 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AE5849, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iron Ore Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE5849 · PPU2-14
Tibetan Orange
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tibetan Orange Technical Profile
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Tibetan Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tibetan Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTibetan Orange
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreIron Ore Red
Iron Ore Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fire Orange
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cherry Blink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Portsmouth Spice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rose Flame
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sedona Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Charred Clay
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tibetan Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tibetan Orange
#AE5849
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AF9D7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tibetan Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tibetan Orange 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 Tibetan Orange.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tibetan Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tibetan Orange have?
Tibetan Orange 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 Tibetan Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tibetan Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tibetan Orange are Iron Ore Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fire Orange by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cherry Blink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tibetan Orange'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 Tibetan Orange?
Tibetan Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, 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 Tibetan Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.