Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Red Wire |
| SKU | T12-7 |
| Hex | #DB5947 |
| RGB | 219, 89, 71 |
| HSL | 7°, 67%, 57% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Red Wire
With an LRV of 23, Red Wire is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Red Wire works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Red Wire 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 #DB5947 in HSL space. Pair Red Wire 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 Red Wire Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Red Wire 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 T12-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Red Wire
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Candy Corn (PPG17-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Red Wire without repainting risk. See the full Candy Corn swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Red Wire
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Red Wire is Piñata (007) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piñata swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Red Wire
At Valspar, the closest color to Red Wire is Blaze Orange (1008-1A) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.3 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blaze Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Red Wire
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Red Wire is Vermilion (DEFD22) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vermilion swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Red Wire
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Red Wire is Endless Possibilities (1081) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Red Wire
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Red Wire is Tango Coral (105-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tango Coral swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Red Wire
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Red Wire. The nearest is Energetic Orange (SW 6880) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Energetic Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Red Wire
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Red Wire. The nearest is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Red Wire
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Red Wire — the nearest deck color, Field Clay (BD56), is clearly different (ΔE 5.69). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-7 instead. See the full Field Clay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Red Wire
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Red Wire — the nearest deck color, Fire Sign (PNT100-DP-74), is clearly different (ΔE 6.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-7 instead. See the full Fire Sign swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Red Wire
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Red Wire — the nearest deck color, Heart to Heart (1100), is clearly different (ΔE 8.56). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-7 instead. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Red Wire
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Red Wire — the nearest deck color, Work Worn Wood (JG-35), is clearly different (ΔE 10.17). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-7 instead. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Red Wire
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Red Wire — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 15.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T12-7 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →