Fire Weed 1056-6 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B5B55, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mesa Red from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9B5B55 · 1056-6
Fire Weed
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire Weed Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B5B55
RGB155, 91, 85
Estimated LRV15.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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#9B5E58
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Colors That Work With Fire Weed
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fire Weed
#9B5B55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7957C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fire Weed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fire Weed Room Palettes
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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
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Fire Weed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fire Weed have?
Fire Weed by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fire Weed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire Weed are Mesa Red by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Arabian Red by Behr (a close digital match), Perfect Penny by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fire Weed'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 Fire Weed?
Fire Weed has a estimated lightness value of 15.1, 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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