Red Paint Colors
2,360 red paint colors across 14 brands including Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr.
Red is the boldest choice on a paint fan deck — and one of the most rewarding when used intentionally. A deep, warm red transforms a dining room into a space that feels intimate and elegant. On a front door, red is a timeless statement that adds curb appeal to virtually any home style. The trick is picking the right red: warm reds with orange or brown undertones feel inviting, while cool reds with blue undertones can lean toward aggressive or overly bright.
Popular warm reds include Sherwin-Williams Fireworks (a rich, classic red), Benjamin Moore Caliente (a designer favorite with warm depth), and Behr Red Pepper (a spicy, earthy red that works beautifully on accent walls). For a softer approach, muted reds and burgundies create warmth without overwhelming a room — explore the orange family for terracotta tones that bridge the gap between red and neutral.
The Color Library
2,360 colors.
Melancholy Mauve
MPC · MP5180
#8B555F
Melita
Vista Paint · K-698
#C87F87
Mellow Coral
Sherwin-Williams · 6324
#E3B5A8
Melon Juice
Kilz · LA240-02
#FAC5BE
Melon Sorbet
Behr · P190-3
#FDABA0
Melted Ice Cream
Behr · 220E-3
#DEB6B4
Melted Marshmallow
Behr · P200-1
#FFE0D6
Melting Violet
Dunn-Edwards · DE6017
#D4B8BF
Memorable Rose
Sherwin-Williams · 6311
#CF8A8D
Merlot
Dunn-Edwards · DE5055
#A44A56
Merlot
PPG · 13-04
#723F45
Merlot Magic
Vista Paint · K-1225
#AE3D55
Merlot Red
Benjamin Moore · 2006-10
#9E3E2E
Merry Meredith
Vista Paint · K-1154
#AD7F89
Mesa Peach
Behr · MQ1-51
#BE9082
Mesa Peach
Benjamin Moore · 1200
#D59C8B
Mesa Pink
PPG · 1058-4
#DDB1A8
Mesa Red
MPC · MP3366
#C07870
Mesa Red
PPG · 1052-6
#92555B
Mesa Rose
Dunn-Edwards · DE5114
#EEB5AF
Mesa Sunrise
Behr · 200B-6
#F5635D
Meso Red
MPC · MP11850
#EC8E73
Mexicali Red
MPC · MP42214SP
#9C213D
Mexicali Rose
PPG · 18-06
#C49B9E
Mexican Chile
PPG · 1186-5
#D16D76
Mexican Chile
Behr · 200D-6
#BD3D43
Mexican Moonlight
PPG · 1065-5
#C99387
Mexicana
Benjamin Moore · 2172-30
#9B4C3E
Mi Amor
Vista Paint · K-1153
#936168
Miami Spice
Behr · 220D-6
#C46A5E
Middleton Pink
Farrow & Ball · 245
#FDE7E5
Milano Red
Benjamin Moore · 1313
#D95D67
Million Dollar Red
Benjamin Moore · 2003-10
#B6342D
Mineral Red
Behr · 180D-6
#B04B5F
Miniature Posey
Hirshfield's · 118
#E5BEBA
Miniature Posey
Vista Paint · C-117
#E3BEB9
Minium Red
MPC · MP7856
#C86B51
Minstrel Heart
Benjamin Moore · 1297
#E79B96
Minute Mauve
Vista Paint · K-693
#EAC0C3
Misted Rose
Benjamin Moore · 1339
#F1B5C2
Misty Blush
Dunn-Edwards · DE6044
#DDC9C6
Mixed Fruit
Benjamin Moore · 2011-50
#FFBFB9
Modern Romance
Benjamin Moore · CSP-435
#844450
Mohican Mist
Vista Paint · K-1134
#E5CDCA
Mojave Sunset
Behr · 220D-7
#A65244
Mon Cher Ami
Valspar · 8001-6F
#BF4A60
Montana Dust
Vista Paint · K-1214
#E64E2B
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint · C-122
#7A3F2F
Monterey Chestnut
Hirshfield's · 123
#7D4235
Monticello Peach
Benjamin Moore · 018
#F6A58D
Montrose Rose
Vista Paint · C-113
#9C6872
Montrose Rose
Hirshfield's · 114
#9D6A73
Moody Mauve
PPG · 18-21
#A37379
Moon Goddess
Hirshfield's · 90
#D8A7AE
Moon Goddess
Vista Paint · C-89
#D7A6AD
Moonrose
Vista Paint · C-1102
#A53E46
Moonrose
Hirshfield's · 1103
#A53F48
Morning Shine
Hirshfield's · 1146
#F8EAED
Morning Shine
Vista Paint · C-1145
#F6E9EA
Morning Side
Vista Paint · C-95
#F4E1DB
Using Red Effectively
Red works best in contained spaces — a dining room, powder room, or front door. Full-room red can overwhelm, so consider a single accent wall paired with warm neutrals. Test your red in evening light too — reds deepen dramatically under warm artificial lighting. Use the room visualizer to preview reds on your walls, or explore our exterior colors guide for front door inspiration.