Tomahawk Red 90RR 11/257 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8B4E52, 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.
Ref. #8B4E52 · 90RR 11/257
Tomahawk Red
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tomahawk Red Technical Profile
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Tomahawk Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tomahawk Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTomahawk Red
Nearly identical
BehrCurrant Jam
Currant Jam
Behr
Nearly identical
Starlet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cordial
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Starlet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Warm Earth
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Muted Red
Valspar
Very similar
Red Maple Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Depression Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tomahawk Red
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tomahawk Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tomahawk Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tomahawk Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tomahawk Red are Currant Jam by Behr (a near-identical match), Starlet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cordial by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Tomahawk Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.