Fire Dance 2171-20 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BE553E, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Best of the Bunch from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BE553E · 2171-20
Fire Dance
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire Dance Technical Profile
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Fire Dance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fire Dance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFire Dance
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBest of the Bunch
Best of the Bunch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fall Foliage
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Vermillion
PPG
Nearly identical
Best of the Bunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cayenne
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orange Maple
Valspar
Very similar
Rose Flame
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Orange
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fire Dance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fire Dance
#BE553E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7A378
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fire Dance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fire Dance 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Fire Dance.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fire Dance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fire Dance have?
Fire Dance by Benjamin Moore 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 Fire Dance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fire Dance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire Dance are Best of the Bunch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fall Foliage by Behr (a near-identical match), Orange Vermillion by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fire Dance'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 Fire Dance?
Fire Dance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fire Dance's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.