Fire Weed 1056-6 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B5B55, 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.
Ref. #9B5B55 · 1056-6
Fire Weed
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire Weed Technical Profile
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Fire Weed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fire Weed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFire Weed
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMesa Red
Mesa Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Arabian Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Southwest Pottery
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tropical Nut
Valspar
Very similar
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fire Weed
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
Pure 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
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 Fire Weed.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fire Weed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fire Weed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire Weed are Mesa Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Arabian Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Perfect Penny by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fire Weed's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.