Fire-Breathing Dragon 8001-6G is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AB3148, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Alert from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB3148 · 8001-6G
Fire-Breathing Dragon
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire-Breathing Dragon Technical Profile
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Fire-Breathing Dragon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fire-Breathing Dragon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFire-Breathing Dragon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRed Alert
Red Alert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fortune Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Rumba Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Roses Are Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fuchsine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Licorice
PPG
Very similar
Romeo O Romeo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fire-Breathing Dragon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Fire-Breathing Dragon 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Fire-Breathing Dragon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fire-Breathing Dragon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fire-Breathing Dragon have?
Fire-Breathing Dragon by Valspar 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 Fire-Breathing Dragon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fire-Breathing Dragon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire-Breathing Dragon are Red Alert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fortune Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Rumba Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fire-Breathing Dragon'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 Fire-Breathing Dragon?
Fire-Breathing Dragon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.3, 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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Why Fire-Breathing Dragon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.