Mexican Chile 1186-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D16D76, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grenadine from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D16D76 · 1186-5
Mexican Chile
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mexican Chile Technical Profile
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Mexican Chile in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mexican Chile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMexican Chile
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGrenadine
Grenadine
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Strawberry Taffy
Behr
Nearly identical
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Garden Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lady Love
Vista Paint
Very similar
Passion Pink
Valspar
Very similar
Deco Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Slice of Watermelon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Heart to Heart
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mexican Chile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mexican Chile
#D16D76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B99379
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mexican Chile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mexican Chile 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
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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mexican Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mexican Chile have?
Mexican Chile 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 Mexican Chile in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mexican Chile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mexican Chile are Grenadine by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pink Flamingo by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Strawberry Taffy by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mexican Chile'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 Mexican Chile?
Mexican Chile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mexican Chile's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.