Thai Chili 8002-8F is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #973A3C, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Sled from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #973A3C · 8002-8F
Thai Chili
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thai Chili Technical Profile
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Thai Chili in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thai Chili in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparThai Chili
Nearly identical
BehrNew Sled
New Sled
Behr
Nearly identical
Romantic Night
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Raspberry Truffle
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Poinsettia
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blaze
PPG
Nearly identical
Lover’s Kiss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Attar of Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kabuki
Kilz
Very similar
Rosebud Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thai Chili
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thai Chili
#973A3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A38161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thai Chili
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thai Chili 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 Thai Chili.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thai Chili — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thai Chili have?
Thai Chili 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 Thai Chili in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thai Chili from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thai Chili are New Sled by Behr (a near-identical match), Cherry Tree by Behr (a near-identical match), Romantic Night by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thai Chili'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 Thai Chili?
Thai Chili has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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 Thai Chili's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.