Red Gumball 1187-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AC3A3E, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Poinsettia from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC3A3E · 1187-7
Red Gumball
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Gumball Technical Profile
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Red Gumball in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Gumball in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRed Gumball
Nearly identical
BehrWinter Poinsettia
Winter Poinsettia
Behr
Nearly identical
Classic Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Red-Y for Fun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kabuki
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ladybug Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Unmatched Beauty
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Positive Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Unmatched Beauty
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Raspberry Red
RAL
Visible difference
Create .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Gumball
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Red Gumball 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 Red Gumball.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Gumball — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Gumball have?
Red Gumball 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 Red Gumball in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Gumball from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Gumball are Winter Poinsettia by Behr (a near-identical match), Classic Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Red-Y for Fun by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Gumball'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 Red Gumball?
Red Gumball has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Red Gumball's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.