Burnt Red by PPG paint color
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Ref. #C6494C · 1188-7

Burnt Red

17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Burnt Red 1188-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6494C, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Holly Berry from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Burnt Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#C6494C
RGB198, 73, 76
LRV17.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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Burnt Red in Every Brand

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

PPGBurnt Red
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHolly Berry

Holly Berry

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Autumn Fire

Valspar

Nearly identical

Spanish Carmine

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rojo Torero

Behr

Very similar

Mullen Pink

Vista Paint

Very similar

Mullen Pink

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Coral Bells

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Luscious Scarlet

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pearl Pink

RAL

Very similar

Red Flare

Kilz

Visible difference

Petal .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Burnt Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Burnt Red

#C6494C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B99779

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Burnt Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wright Tanager Red

Complement

North Wind

Burnt Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Executive Taupe

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Brown Study

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Purple Clouds

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Magic Magenta

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Country Club

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Burnt Red.

Wright Tanager Red

PPG · FLLW287

#C6494C

Poinsettia Red

PPG · 05YR 15/555

#C33E49

Old Glory Red

PPG · 16YR 18/587

#D14748

French Stripe Red

PPG · 10YR 17/465

#C35352

Calypso Berry

PPG · 1185-7

#C53A4B

Cherry Red

PPG · 00YR 15/510

#BD3C4B

More red colors from other brands

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

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

#DF8A82

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

#C04641

Burnt Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Burnt Red have?
Burnt Red 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 Burnt Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnt Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnt Red are Holly Berry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Autumn Fire by Valspar (a near-identical match), Spanish Carmine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnt 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 Burnt Red?
Burnt Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.3, 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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