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Behr Spirit WarriorT18-12 · #D45341 · LRV 21

Spirit Warrior reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr T18-12 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR SPIRIT WARRIOR
RGB 212, 83, 65LRV 21

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameSpirit Warrior
SKUT18-12
Hex#D45341
RGB212, 83, 65
HSL7°, 63%, 54%
LRV21
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyRed
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About Behr Spirit Warrior

With an LRV of 21, Spirit Warrior 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.

Spirit Warrior works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.

Closest matches by brand

13 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 red from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All red at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6875 · #D54F43 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 20
SW 6880 · #D85739 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 22
SW 6882 · #D34C2A · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 19

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All red at Benjamin Moore →
1306 · #D2564A · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 21
2009-20 · #DC4739 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 19
2010-20 · #DF4C37 · ΔE 2.51 · LRV 20
007 · #E1503C · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 20

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.14
All red at Valspar →
2004-3A · #C44C38 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 17.1
1008-1A · #E25B4F · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 24.3
1011-1 · #D63D2B · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 17.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.44
All red at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1189-6 · #D1584C · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 21
PPG1193-7 · #C8543A · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 19
PPG17-16 · #D8624E · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 24

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.76
All red at Glidden →
30YR 20/595 · #D75443 · ΔE 0.76 · LRV 20
PPG1189-6 · #D1584C · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 21
PPG1193-7 · #C9543A · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 19

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All red at Dutch Boy →
106-6DB · #D54F43 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 20
105-6DB · #D35C53 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 22
HGSW 1093 · #C65F47 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 21
HGSW 6621 · #C65F47 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 21

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All red at Dunn-Edwards →
DEFD22 · #DD4D3E · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 20
DEA109 · #CE4E35 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 18
DEFD21 · #C85E4B · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 20

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.55
All red at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9816 · #C35A4A · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 19
NO. 268 · #CF5E3E · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 22

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All red at Diamond Vogel →
1081 · #DF4F47 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 22
1067 · #BE594B · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 19
1068 · #BE5E4C · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 19

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.4
All red at Hirshfield's →
1081 · #E0413A · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 21
1067 · #C24F40 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 18
H0014 · #D0664F · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 24

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.88
All red at C2 Paint →
C2-585 · #BF6050 · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 20

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.4
All red at Kompozit →
1081 · #E0413A · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 20
1067 · #C24F40 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 17
1068 · #BD5442 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 18

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Spirit Warrior within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

M180-6 · LRV 20
HDC-MD-10G · LRV 22
T12-7 · LRV 23
UL120-18 · LRV 18
PPU1-05A · LRV 23
PPU1-05 · LRV 22

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D45341 in HSL space. Pair Spirit Warrior with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D45341 + #41C2D4
TRIADIC
#D45341 · #41D453 · #5341D4
ANALOGOUS
#D44179 · #D45341 · #D49C41

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.11:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.11:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Spirit Warrior Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Spirit Warrior 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 T18-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gladiola (SW 6875), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Spirit Warrior without repainting risk. See the full Gladiola swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Spirit Warrior is Habanero Pepper (1306) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Habanero Pepper swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

Valspar has no exact twin of Spirit Warrior. The nearest is Blaze Orange (1008-1A) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24.3 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blaze Orange swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Spirit Warrior is Wet Coral (PPG1189-6) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Coral swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

The closest Glidden equivalent of Spirit Warrior is Skyrocket Red (30YR 20/595). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21). If Glidden is your counter, order Skyrocket Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Skyrocket Red swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Gingham Pink (106-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Spirit Warrior without repainting risk. See the full Gingham Pink swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Spirit Warrior. The nearest is Knock-Out Orange (HGSW 1093) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Knock-Out Orange swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Vermilion (DEFD22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Spirit Warrior without repainting risk. See the full Vermilion swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Spirit Warrior. The nearest is Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Spirit Warrior is Endless Possibilities (1081) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Spirit Warrior is Endless Possibilities (1081) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Spirit Warrior

At Kompozit, the closest color to Spirit Warrior is Endless Possibilities (1081) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →

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