Tomahawk Red 90RR 11/257 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B4E52, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Currant Jam from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8B4E52 · 90RR 11/257
Tomahawk Red
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tomahawk Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B4E52
RGB139, 78, 82
Estimated LRV11.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tomahawk Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tomahawk Red
#8B4E52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E836E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tomahawk Red
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tomahawk Red Room Palettes
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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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Tomahawk Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tomahawk Red have?
Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tomahawk Red are Currant Jam by Behr (a close digital match), Starlet by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cordial by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk Red?
Tomahawk Red has a estimated lightness value of 11.5, 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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