Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Volcanic Blast |
| SKU | S-G-210 |
| Hex | #EB3016 |
| RGB | 235, 48, 22 |
| HSL | 7°, 84%, 50% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Behr Volcanic Blast
With an LRV of 20, Volcanic Blast 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.
Volcanic Blast 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
4 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
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Volcanic Blast 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 #EB3016 in HSL space. Pair Volcanic Blast 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 Volcanic Blast Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Volcanic Blast 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 S-G-210 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Volcanic Blast
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Volcanic Blast. The nearest is Daredevil (SW 6882) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daredevil swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Volcanic Blast
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Volcanic Blast is Orange (2011-10) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Volcanic Blast
Valspar has no exact twin of Volcanic Blast. The nearest is Scarlet Sun (1011-1) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 17.8 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scarlet Sun swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Volcanic Blast
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Volcanic Blast. The nearest is Burning Tomato (DEA111) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burning Tomato swatch →