Red Licorice by PPG paint color
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Ref. #A83E4C · 1186-7

Red Licorice

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Red Licorice 1186-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A83E4C, 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.

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Red Licorice Technical Profile

HEX Code#A83E4C
RGB168, 62, 76
LRV12.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandPPG

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Red Licorice in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Red Licorice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGRed Licorice
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMy Valentine

My Valentine

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Floriography

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Moonrose

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Cherries Jubilee

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Moonrose

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rubyshire Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Fortune Red

Behr

Very similar

Fire-Breathing Dragon

Valspar

Very similar

Bright Orchid

Kilz

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Red Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Create .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Red Licorice

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Red Licorice

#A83E4C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AC846D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Floriography

Complement

Jewel Weed

Red Licorice Room Palettes

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

Walls

Executive Taupe

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

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Poinsettia Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Purple Clouds

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Asparagus

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tint Of Turquoise

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

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Crushed Tomatoes

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Granada

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Cherries Jubilee

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#B43A51

Red Gumball

PPG · 1187-7

#AC3A3E

Racy Red

PPG · 64RR 12/436

#AA3B5B

More red colors from other brands

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

Salmon Pink

RAL · 3022

#D95030

Positively Pink

Behr · T18-01

#E7BFB6

Leaf Rust

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#A0392F

Sun Dried Tomato

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#692B2B

Cloud Number Nine

Vista Paint · 1071

#F8CEC5

Canyon Rouge

Dutch Boy · 304-5DB

#A2665F

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Red Licorice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Licorice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Licorice are My Valentine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Floriography by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Moonrose by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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