Ablaze 6870 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C04641 and LRV 16. Its closest cross-brand match is Luscious Scarlet from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C04641 · 6870
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16%LRV Value
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Ablaze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ablaze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAblaze
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyLuscious Scarlet
Luscious Scarlet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lovely Love Song
Valspar
Nearly identical
Strawberry Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chuckles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Painter’s Red
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Le Corbusier Crush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cherry Red
Behr
Very similar
Red Geranium
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Flare
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ablaze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ablaze
#C04641
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B89B7A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ablaze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ablaze 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Ablaze.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ablaze — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Ablaze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ablaze are Luscious Scarlet by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lovely Love Song by Valspar (a near-identical match), Strawberry Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ablaze'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 Ablaze?
Ablaze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Ablaze depends on the room. Here's how to choose.