Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tandoori |
| SKU | M170-7 |
| Hex | #BC3A46 |
| RGB | 188, 58, 70 |
| HSL | 354°, 53%, 48% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Behr Tandoori
With an LRV of 14, Tandoori 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.
Tandoori 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
15 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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tandoori 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 #BC3A46 in HSL space. Pair Tandoori 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 Tandoori Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tandoori 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 M170-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tandoori
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tandoori is Gypsy Red (SW 6865) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gypsy Red swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tandoori
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Poppy (1315), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tandoori without repainting risk. See the full Poppy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tandoori
At Valspar, the closest color to Tandoori is Berry Blush (1004-1A) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14.4 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Blush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tandoori
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tandoori is Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calypso Berry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tandoori
Glidden's nearest match is Cherry Red (00YR 15/510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tandoori without repainting risk. See the full Cherry Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tandoori
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tandoori is Poppied Red (106-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Poppied Red swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tandoori
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tandoori is Candy Heart (HGSW 1053) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candy Heart swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tandoori
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Striking Red (DEA103), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tandoori without repainting risk. See the full Striking Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tandoori
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Tandoori is Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tandoori
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tandoori. The nearest is Romesco (NO. CB4) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Romesco swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tandoori
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Movie Star (1116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tandoori without repainting risk. See the full Movie Star swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tandoori
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Precious Peony (1102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tandoori without repainting risk. See the full Precious Peony swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tandoori
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Tandoori is Emperors Silk (EMPERORS SILK) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Emperors Silk swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tandoori
Kompozit's nearest match is Precious Peony (1102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 14) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Tandoori without repainting risk. See the full Precious Peony swatch →