Thai Chili 8002-8F is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #973A3C, estimated 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.
Valspar · #973A3C · 8002-8F
Thai Chili
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thai Chili Technical Profile
HEX Code#973A3C
RGB151, 58, 60
Estimated LRV9.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Thai Chili
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Thai Chili from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thai Chili are New Sled by Behr (a close digital match), Cherry Tree by Behr (a close digital match), Romantic Night by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Thai Chili's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.