Ref. #AE2B00 · MP22342
Pima Red Met.
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pima Red Met. Technical Profile
What color is Pima Red Met.? It's a dark warm red with the hex code #AE2B00. Pima Red Met. has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Pima Red Met. creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Pima Red Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Summer Heat
Behr
Very similar
Tomato Red
RAL
Visible difference
Cottage Red
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Visible difference
Dragons Blood
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
High Society
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Hearty Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Create .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pima Red Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pima Red Met.
#AE2B00
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4922D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pima Red Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pima Red Met. 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Pima Red Met..
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pima Red Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pima Red Met. have?
Pima Red Met. by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Pima Red Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Summer Heat by Behr (#A53B1D), Falling Leaves by Behr (#A3391E), Tomato Red by RAL (#A12312). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pima Red Met.?
Pima Red Met. has an LRV of 10.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pima Red Met.'s warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.