Tabasco 1192-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BF5B3C, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spicy Salsa from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BF5B3C · 1192-7
Tabasco
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tabasco Technical Profile
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Tabasco in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tabasco in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTabasco
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySpicy Salsa
Spicy Salsa
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Koi
Behr
Nearly identical
Fireball Orange
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Raucous Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spicy Tomato
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Orange
RAL
Very similar
Best of the Bunch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orange Maple
Valspar
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Pretty Parasol
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tabasco
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tabasco
#BF5B3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8A676
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tabasco
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tabasco 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 Tabasco.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tabasco — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tabasco have?
Tabasco 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 Tabasco in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tabasco from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tabasco are Spicy Salsa by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Koi by Behr (a near-identical match), Fall Foliage by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tabasco'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 Tabasco?
Tabasco has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.9, 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 Tabasco's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.