French Stripe Red 10YR 17/465 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C35352, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pomegranate from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C35352 · 10YR 17/465
French Stripe Red
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
French Stripe Red Technical Profile
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French Stripe Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Stripe Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrench Stripe Red
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPomegranate
Pomegranate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Holly Berry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Fire
Valspar
Very similar
Wild Poppy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Super Hero
Behr
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Mullen Pink
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mullen Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Luscious Scarlet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Hibiscus Tea
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Stripe Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Stripe Red
#C35352
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B79A7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Stripe Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Stripe Red 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 French Stripe Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Stripe Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Stripe Red have?
French Stripe 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 French Stripe Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Stripe Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Stripe Red are Pomegranate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spanish Carmine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Holly Berry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Stripe 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 French Stripe Red?
French Stripe Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.4, 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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Why French Stripe Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.