Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Indian Paint Brush |
| SKU | 230B-5 |
| Hex | #FF8159 |
| RGB | 255, 129, 89 |
| HSL | 14°, 100%, 67% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Indian Paint Brush
Indian Paint Brush sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Indian Paint Brush is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Indian Paint Brush within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FF8159 in HSL space. Pair Indian Paint Brush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Indian Paint Brush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Indian Paint Brush from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 230B-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Indian Paint Brush
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Indian Paint Brush is Tangerine Fusion (083) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangerine Fusion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Indian Paint Brush
At Valspar, the closest color to Indian Paint Brush is Orange Slice (2002-1B) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36.3 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Slice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Indian Paint Brush
Glidden has no exact twin of Indian Paint Brush. The nearest is Sunbaked Orange (52YR 37/501) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunbaked Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Indian Paint Brush
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Indian Paint Brush. The nearest is Tangerine Dream (DE5160) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tangerine Dream swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Indian Paint Brush
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Indian Paint Brush is Ballet Cream (1046) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Indian Paint Brush
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Indian Paint Brush is Ballet Cream (1046). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Ballet Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Indian Paint Brush
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Indian Paint Brush is Ballet Cream (1046). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Ballet Cream and you'll get the same color. See the full Ballet Cream swatch →