Red Alert AC124 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AB2E46, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fire-Breathing Dragon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #AB2E46 · AC124
Red Alert
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Alert Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB2E46
RGB171, 46, 70
Estimated LRV11.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Red Alert
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Alert
#AB2E46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0765C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Alert
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Alert 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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Red Alert — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Alert have?
Red Alert by Vista Paint 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 Red Alert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Alert are Fire-Breathing Dragon by Valspar (a close digital match), Rumba Red by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fortune Red by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red Alert'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 Red Alert?
Red Alert has a estimated lightness value of 11.1, 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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