Bright Garnet 90RR 16/386 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B5515D, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rouge from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5515D · 90RR 16/386
Bright Garnet
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bright Garnet Technical Profile
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Bright Garnet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bright Garnet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBright Garnet
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRouge
Rouge
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Berry Blush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Resplendent Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Heartfelt
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ski Patrol
Behr
Very similar
Punky Pink
Vista Paint
Very similar
Strawberry Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Punky Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ibis Pink
Kilz
Visible difference
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bright Garnet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bright Garnet
#B5515D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B29380
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bright Garnet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bright Garnet 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Bright Garnet.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bright Garnet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bright Garnet have?
Bright Garnet by PPG 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 Bright Garnet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bright Garnet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright Garnet are Rouge by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Berry Blush by Valspar (a near-identical match), Resplendent Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bright Garnet'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 Bright Garnet?
Bright Garnet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bright Garnet's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.