Behr · Red Paint Colors
Behr Red Paint Colors
the 10 people actually buy
10 curated reds with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why — plus the full 248-color red deck below.
The Fast Answer
Don't want to compare 248 reds? These four cover most real projects.
The 10 Behr Reds People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated — tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
A dark brown-based oxblood (LRV 8), Behr's 2025 Color of the Year, that glows red under warm lamps and reads nearly black in dim rooms..
A deep wine red at LRV 9 with a cool berry undertone, the dramatic dining room, library, and front-door red..
A deep brick red at 8 LRV with real brown in it, chosen for dining rooms, front doors and barn-style exteriors that need warmth without brightness..
A berry-dark wine red with its own search following — quiet drama for bedroom walls..
Deep burgundy-brown at LRV 8 with a plum tilt, an interior door and dining room color that reads almost black in low light..
Sunset Orange is not orange..
One of Behr's own expertly picked reds — a deep brick-crimson for statement doors..
On Behr's expert red favorites — a pure lipstick red that means it..
A racing red from Behr's own expert picks — maximum energy for a front door..
Behr's expert-picked hot orange-red — the boldest door color they endorse..
Light to Dark
The whole Behr red range by depth. LRV is the number to trust — the same red looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
LRV is light reflectance value, a 0-to-100 scale for how much light a color bounces back. The reds in this slice run from LRV 4 at the darkest to 25 at the lightest, which tells you up front that every red here is a deep, saturated color rather than a pale one. Even the lightest options will read as a real statement on a wall.
Use the number to set expectations for a room. Wet Coral at LRV 25 and Inferno at 19 are the brighter, livelier picks that hold up in rooms with decent light. Gallery Red at 10, New Penny at 9, and Leather Bound at 6 are dramatic and cozy, but they drink light, so they shine best as an accent or in a room you want to feel intimate.
Behr Reds by Room
Each room page shows red picks from every US brand side by side — Behr included — so you can compare in context.
Reds work hardest as a focal point rather than wall-to-wall coverage. A clean red like Vermilion makes a strong front door or a single statement wall. Earthy tones like Clay Red and Spice feel at home in dining rooms, studies, and cozy living spaces where warmth is the goal.
The deepest picks reward bold use. Leather Bound and New Penny suit a library, a moody powder room, or built-in cabinetry, where their depth turns into richness instead of just darkness. For exteriors and trim-heavy projects, lean on Behr's tougher lines so the color holds its punch through weather and washing.
All 248 Behr red paint colors
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Behr's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Behr is sold exclusively at The Home Depot, and like all modern paint, these colors are mixed to order at the store counter rather than sitting pre-made on a shelf. You choose the color, then pick the line: Premium Plus is the value option around $35 a gallon, Marquee is the one-coat tier near $55, and Dynasty is the top line near $65 with the best stain and scuff resistance. Behr's reputation is the strongest big-box value, with genuinely good coverage and durability on the premium lines for the money.
Because every store mixes to a recipe, you are rarely locked in. If you love a Behr red like Vermilion or Gallery Red but buy elsewhere, any quality paint counter can color-match it closely, and the same works in reverse for matching a competitor's red into Behr. The featured Kompozit deck can be cross-matched the same way, so you can carry a red you like across brands without starting your color search over.
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The Character of Behr's Red Paint Colors
Behr's red family is wide and deeply varied, with 196 colors that run from soft, coral-tinged blush all the way down to near-black wine. You see that range in the example colors: Wet Coral leans warm and pink-orange, Vermilion is a true clean fire red, Clay Red and Spice pull earthy and brick-toned, while Leather Bound sits dark and brooding like a cordovan shoe.
That spread means "red" here is really four or five moods at once. Some reds are bright and energetic, some are warm and rustic, and the darkest ones read almost as a neutral. Knowing which mood you want is the first real decision.
Pairing Reds With Trim, Ceilings, and Coordinating Colors
Saturated reds need calm partners to keep a room from feeling overheated. A crisp white trim and ceiling is the safest, most reliable frame, and Behr's well-known whites like Ultra Pure White, Blank Canvas, and Swiss Coffee all do that job cleanly. For something softer, a warm off-white or a greige like Even Better Beige takes the edge off without competing.
For coordinating walls, match the red's undertone. Pair warm, earthy reds like Clay Red or Spice with creamy neutrals and natural wood tones. Pair cooler, cleaner reds with charcoal or a deep near-black such as Cracked Pepper for a sharp, modern contrast.
The Questions Everyone Asks
What is the most popular Behr red paint color?
Rumors (MQ1-15) — A dark brown-based oxblood (LRV 8), Behr's 2025 Color of the Year, that glows red under warm lamps and reads nearly black in dim rooms. Inferno and Dark Crimson and Cherry Cola round out the short list most people choose from.
how many red paint colors does behr have?
Behr's deck includes 196 colors in the red family. They range from light, coral-leaning tones down to deep, near-black wine reds, so there is real variety within the single "red" label.
what is the lightest and darkest behr red?
In this slice the LRV runs from 4 at the darkest to 25 at the lightest. Wet Coral (190B-6) at LRV 25 is among the brightest, while Leather Bound (170F-7) at LRV 6 is one of the deepest and most dramatic.
which behr line should i buy for a red?
Reds are highly pigmented, so the better lines pay off. Premium Plus (around $35 a gallon) is the value pick, Marquee (around $55) offers one-coat coverage, and Dynasty (around $65) is the top line with the best stain and scuff resistance. For a bold red, Marquee or Dynasty usually saves you a coat and looks more even.
where can i buy behr red paint?
Behr is sold exclusively at The Home Depot. The color is mixed to order at the paint counter, so you choose the shade and line and they tint a fresh can for you rather than pulling one off the shelf.
what trim and ceiling color goes with a behr red?
A clean white is the most reliable frame for any saturated red. Behr whites like Ultra Pure White, Blank Canvas, or Swiss Coffee keep a red wall sharp, while a warm off-white or greige such as Even Better Beige softens the look.
can i match a behr red to another brand?
Yes. Because all paint is mixed from a recipe, any quality paint counter can color-match a Behr red like Vermilion or Gallery Red closely, and the same works in reverse. The featured Kompozit deck cross-matches the same way, so you can carry a red you like across brands.
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