Red Alert AC124 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AB2E46, 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.
Ref. #AB2E46 · AC124
Red Alert
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Alert Technical Profile
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Red Alert in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Alert in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintRed Alert
Nearly identical
ValsparFire-Breathing Dragon
Fire-Breathing Dragon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rumba Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fortune Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Roses Are Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Candy Cane Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Romeo O Romeo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Licorice
PPG
Very similar
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Alert
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
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Red Alert.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Red Alert in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Alert from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Alert are Fire-Breathing Dragon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rumba Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fortune Red by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Red Alert's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.