Indian Paintbrush 18-32 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AB5959, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Rose from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB5959 · 18-32
Indian Paintbrush
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Indian Paintbrush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Indian Paintbrush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGIndian Paintbrush
Nearly identical
ValsparDeep Rose
Deep Rose
Valspar
Nearly identical
The Ego Has Landed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Poppy Prose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Santa Fe Pottery
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sunset Orange
Behr
Very similar
Red Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wild Poppy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Rainboot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Indian Paintbrush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Indian Paintbrush
#AB5959
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Indian Paintbrush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Indian Paintbrush 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 Indian Paintbrush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Indian Paintbrush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Indian Paintbrush have?
Indian Paintbrush 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 Indian Paintbrush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Indian Paintbrush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Indian Paintbrush are Deep Rose by Valspar (a near-identical match), The Ego Has Landed by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Poppy Prose by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Indian Paintbrush'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 Indian Paintbrush?
Indian Paintbrush 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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