Flame Red 3000 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #AF2B1E, 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.
Ref. #AF2B1E · 3000
Flame Red
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Flame Red Technical Profile
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Flame Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flame Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALFlame Red
Very similar
BehrGlowing Firelight
Glowing Firelight
Behr
Very similar
Million Dollar Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Terracotta
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Leaf Rust
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fahrenheit
Kilz
Very similar
Chinese Red
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Red Contrast
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Rum Punch
PPG
Visible difference
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Visible difference
Unmatched Beauty
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flame Red
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
Pure 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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Flame 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Flame Red in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Flame Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.