Salsa Red 10YR 14/348 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A45351, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bravado Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A45351 · 10YR 14/348
Salsa Red
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salsa Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#A45351
RGB164, 83, 81
Estimated LRV14.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Colors That Work With Salsa Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salsa Red
#A45351
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA957E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salsa Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salsa Red 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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Salsa Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salsa Red have?
Salsa Red 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 Salsa Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salsa Red are Bravado Red by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Red Ochre by Valspar (a close digital match), The Ego Has Landed by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Salsa Red'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 Salsa Red?
Salsa Red has a estimated lightness value of 14.7, 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 Salsa Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.