Fire-Breathing Dragon by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #AB3148 · 8001-6G

Fire-Breathing Dragon

11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Fire-Breathing Dragon Technical Profile

What color is Fire-Breathing Dragon? It's a dark warm red with the hex code #AB3148. Colors similar to Fire-Breathing Dragon include Vista Paint Red Alert, Behr Fortune Red, MPC Cereza Red Met.. Fire-Breathing Dragon has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Fire-Breathing Dragon creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.

HEX Code#AB3148
RGB171, 49, 72
LRV11.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors Similar to Fire-Breathing Dragon

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Red Alert

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Fortune Red

Behr

Nearly identical

Cereza Red Met.

MPC

Nearly identical

Fuchsine

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Radish

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rectory Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Red Licorice

PPG

Very similar

Crimson Strawberry

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fire-Breathing Dragon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fire-Breathing Dragon

#AB3148

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AF7960

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fire-Breathing Dragon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fortune Red

Complement

Laguna Green

Fire-Breathing Dragon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Champagne Glee

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Cowboy Suede

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Purple Davenport

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Napa Dawn

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Fire-Breathing Dragon.

Classic Red

Valspar · 1009-2

#AE373F

Bright Red

Valspar · 1010-2

#AD3C44

Con Brio

Valspar · 8001-7F

#AD273F

Perfect Pout

Valspar · 8001-4G

#A21F4E

Très Bien

Valspar · 8001-9G

#A82E33

Fabulous Red

Valspar · 1011-2

#973E41

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Escarlate

MPC · MP860

#DA5D63

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

#A12533

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

#E0989D

Aurora Orange

Behr · 210B-6

#F84B2F

Fire-Breathing Dragon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fire-Breathing Dragon have?
Fire-Breathing Dragon by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Fire-Breathing Dragon from other brands?
The closest matches are Red Alert by Vista Paint (#AB2E46), Fortune Red by Behr (#AF324A), Cereza Red Met. by MPC (#A7364B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fire-Breathing Dragon?
Fire-Breathing Dragon has an LRV of 11.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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