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Ref. #A43B2E · 2007-10

Smoldering Red

11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Smoldering Red 2007-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A43B2E, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colorful Leaves from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Smoldering Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#A43B2E
RGB164, 59, 46
LRV11.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Smoldering Red in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreSmoldering Red
Nearly identical
BehrColorful Leaves

Colorful Leaves

Behr

Nearly identical

Leaf Rust

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Fahrenheit

Kilz

Nearly identical

Chinese Red

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rum Punch

PPG

Very similar

Red Revival

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Flame Red

RAL

Very similar

Cottage Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Create .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Dark Marmalade

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Très Bien

Valspar

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Smoldering Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smoldering Red

#A43B2E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AC8C59

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Smoldering Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Leaf Rust

Complement

Wipeout

Smoldering Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Tamarind

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Halo

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Green Gables

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Smoldering Red.

Deep Rose

Benjamin Moore · 2004-10

#A13830

Merlot Red

Benjamin Moore · 2006-10

#9E3E2E

Paper

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1150

#AC4031

Hot Tamale

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1155

#AA3535

Sangria

Benjamin Moore · 2006-20

#A64438

Dragons Blood

Benjamin Moore · CW-320

#AC4931

More red colors from other brands

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

Jay's New Toy

Vista Paint · K-704

#A0293D

Gabriel’s Gift

Vista Paint · 8062

#F37773

Oriental Red

Kilz · LA120-02

#7D3436

Salmon Pink

RAL · 3022

#D95030

Positively Pink

Behr · T18-01

#E7BFB6

Leaf Rust

Vista Paint · AC118

#A0392F

Smoldering Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Smoldering Red have?
Smoldering Red 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 Smoldering Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoldering Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoldering Red are Colorful Leaves by Behr (a near-identical match), Leaf Rust by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fahrenheit by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoldering Red'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 Smoldering Red?
Smoldering Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, 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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