Fire Orange 2009-7 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B35545, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hot and Spicy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B35545 · 2009-7
Fire Orange
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire Orange Technical Profile
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Fire Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fire Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFire Orange
Nearly identical
BehrHot and Spicy
Hot and Spicy
Behr
Nearly identical
Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rose Flame
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Red River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cherry Blink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Iron Ore Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Best of the Bunch
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Glowing Firelight
PPG
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fire Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fire Orange
#B35545
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B29E79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fire Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fire Orange 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 Orange.
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 Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fire Orange have?
Fire Orange 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 Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fire Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire Orange are Hot and Spicy by Behr (a near-identical match), Peppery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Rose Flame by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fire Orange'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 Orange?
Fire Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, 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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Related Reading
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 Fire Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.