Northern Fire CC-94 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A74D44, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is BBQ from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A74D44 · CC-94
Northern Fire
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Northern Fire Technical Profile
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Northern Fire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Fire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorthern Fire
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBBQ
BBQ
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Redrock Canyon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Penny Lane
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rojo Colonial
PPG
Nearly identical
Red Flare
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Mojave Sunset
Behr
Very similar
Red Rainboot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Toasted Cranberry
Valspar
Very similar
Red Tomato
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Northern Fire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Fire
#A74D44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB9473
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Fire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Fire 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 Northern Fire.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Fire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Fire have?
Northern Fire 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 Northern Fire in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Fire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Fire are BBQ by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Redrock Canyon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Penny Lane by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northern Fire'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 Northern Fire?
Northern Fire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, 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 Northern Fire's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.