Flame Red 3000 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #AF2B1E, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glowing Firelight from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #AF2B1E · 3000
Flame Red
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Flame Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF2B1E
RGB175, 43, 30
Estimated LRV10.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Flame Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flame Red
#AF2B1E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B68A4A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flame Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flame 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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Flame Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flame Red have?
Flame Red by RAL 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 Flame Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flame Red are Glowing Firelight by Behr (a very close match), Million Dollar Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Terracotta by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Flame 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 Flame Red?
Flame Red has a estimated lightness value of 10.9, 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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