Red Gumball by PPG paint color
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Ref. #AC3A3E · 1187-7

Red Gumball

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Red Gumball Technical Profile

What color is Red Gumball? It's a deep warm red with the hex code #AC3A3E. Colors similar to Red Gumball include Behr Winter Poinsettia, Valspar Classic Red, Behr Indiscreet. Red Gumball has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Red Gumball creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.

HEX Code#AC3A3E
RGB172, 58, 62
LRV12.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Red Gumball

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Winter Poinsettia

Behr

Nearly identical

Classic Red

Valspar

Nearly identical

Scarlet Past

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Kabuki

Kilz

Nearly identical

Flexi-Flyer Red

MPC

Nearly identical

Ladybug Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Unmatched Beauty

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Positive Red

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Red Gumball

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Red Gumball

#AC3A3E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AF8A6A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Red Gumball

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Red Gumball

Complement

Palm Coast Teal

Red Gumball Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Balanced

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Calypso Berry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Asparagus

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Shark

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Montego Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Red Gumball.

Rum Punch

PPG · 1190-7

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Granada

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#A24041

Burning Bush

PPG · 1057-7

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Red Licorice

PPG · 1186-7

#A83E4C

Blaze

PPG · 13-16

#9D3E3F

Rum Raisin

PPG · 1064-7

#A4493D

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Winthrop Peach

Behr · 230C-1

#FDE4DF

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · K-708

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

Red Gumball — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Red Gumball have?
Red Gumball by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Red Gumball from other brands?
The closest matches are Winter Poinsettia by Behr (#AE3B3D), Classic Red by Valspar (#AE373F), Indiscreet by Behr (#AA3739). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Red Gumball?
Red Gumball has an LRV of 12.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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