Winter Poinsettia by Behr paint color
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Ref. #AE3B3D · HDC-WR14-10

Winter Poinsettia

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Winter Poinsettia HDC-WR14-10 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AE3B3D, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Gumball from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Winter Poinsettia Technical Profile

HEX Code#AE3B3D
RGB174, 59, 61
LRV12.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Winter Poinsettia in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Winter Poinsettia in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrWinter Poinsettia
Nearly identical
PPGRed Gumball

Red Gumball

PPG

Nearly identical

Bang

Kilz

Nearly identical

Classic Red

Valspar

Nearly identical

Chili Pepper

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Red-Y for Fun

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Unmatched Beauty

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Poppied Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Unmatched Beauty

Vista Paint

Very similar

Positive Red

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Create .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pearl Pink

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Winter Poinsettia

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Winter Poinsettia

#AE3B3D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AF8D6D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Winter Poinsettia

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Classic Red

Complement

Palm Coast Teal

Winter Poinsettia Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bullfighters Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Siamese Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Brilliant Sea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Jay's New Toy

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Gabriel’s Gift

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Winter Poinsettia — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Winter Poinsettia have?
Winter Poinsettia 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 Winter Poinsettia in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Poinsettia from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Poinsettia are Red Gumball by PPG (a near-identical match), Crimson Red by PPG (a near-identical match), Bang by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter Poinsettia'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 Winter Poinsettia?
Winter Poinsettia has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.5, 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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