Tibetan Orange PPU2-14 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AE5849, estimated 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.
Behr · #AE5849 · PPU2-14
Tibetan Orange
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tibetan Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#AE5849
RGB174, 88, 73
Estimated LRV16.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Tibetan Orange
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tibetan Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tibetan Orange are Iron Ore Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fire Orange by Valspar (a close digital match), Cherry Blink by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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