Salsa Red 10YR 14/348 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A45351, 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.
Ref. #A45351 · 10YR 14/348
Salsa Red
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salsa Red Technical Profile
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Salsa Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salsa Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSalsa Red
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBravado Red
Bravado Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Red Ochre
Valspar
Nearly identical
The Ego Has Landed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bricktone Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Red Rainboot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Persimmon Red
Behr
Very similar
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salsa Red
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Salsa Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Salsa Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salsa Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salsa Red are Bravado Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Red Ochre by Valspar (a near-identical match), The Ego Has Landed by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Salsa Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.