Red Licorice 1186-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A83E4C, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is My Valentine from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A83E4C · 1186-7
Red Licorice
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Licorice Technical Profile
HEX Code#A83E4C
RGB168, 62, 76
Estimated LRV12.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#A6424E
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#AB3C51
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Colors That Work With Red Licorice
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Licorice
#A83E4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC846D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Licorice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Licorice 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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Red Licorice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Licorice have?
Red Licorice by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Red Licorice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Licorice are My Valentine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Floriography by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Moonrose by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red Licorice'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 Licorice?
Red Licorice has a estimated lightness value of 12.3, 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 Red Licorice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.