Red Baron 8085 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B5464A, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Intrigue Red from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #B5464A · 8085
Red Baron
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Baron Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5464A
RGB181, 70, 74
Estimated LRV14.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Red Baron
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Baron
#B5464A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3957B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Baron
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Baron Room Palettes
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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 Baron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Baron have?
Red Baron 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 Baron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Baron are Intrigue Red by Behr (a close digital match), Glowing Scarlet by Behr (a close digital match), Precious Peony by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red Baron'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 Baron?
Red Baron has a estimated lightness value of 14.7, 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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