Traffic Red 3020 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #CC0605, LRV 13 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. #CC0605 · 3020
Traffic Red
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Traffic Red Technical Profile
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Traffic Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Traffic Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALTraffic Red
Very similar
BehrGlowing Firelight
Glowing Firelight
Behr
Very similar
Steelhead Redd
Valspar
Visible difference
Terracotta
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Red Red
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Vermilion
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Create .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Party Time
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Stop
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hot Jazz
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Red Geranium
PPG
Visible difference
Atomic Red
Kilz
Visible difference
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Traffic Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traffic Red
#CC0605
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9833B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traffic Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traffic 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
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Traffic Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traffic Red have?
Traffic 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 Traffic Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Traffic Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traffic Red are Glowing Firelight by Behr (a very close match), Grenadine by Behr (a very close match), Red Hot by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Traffic 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 Traffic Red?
Traffic Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Traffic Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.