Fire Orange 2009-7 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B35545, estimated 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.
Valspar · #B35545 · 2009-7
Fire Orange
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fire Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#B35545
RGB179, 85, 69
Estimated LRV16.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hot and Spicy
Behr
#B35547
Close digital match
Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
#B85444
Close digital match
Rose Flame
Dutch Boy
#B85444
Close digital match
Red River
Dunn-Edwards
#B95543
Close digital match
Cherry Blink
Hirshfield's
#AD5344
Close digital match
Iron Ore Red
Benjamin Moore
#AA5546
Close digital match
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Vista Paint
#BC543F
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Farrow & Ball
#A75346
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RAL
#B44C43
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PPG
#AF5941
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#B05C44
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#BA4133
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Colors That Work With Fire Orange
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fire Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fire Orange are Hot and Spicy by Behr (a close digital match), Peppery by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rose Flame by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Fire Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.