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.
Ref. #A83E4C · 1186-7
Red Licorice
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Licorice Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Red Licorice.
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 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Red Licorice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.