Red Pepper
Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its pink and red classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#7a3f38LRV
8.28
Red Pepper in Rooms
Follow Red Pepper from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 4 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Front Door Photos
Red Pepper (PPU2-02) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Front entrance door in Red Pepper commands immediate curb appeal.
@roll_with_the_dough
Bright Red Pepper entry door welcomes visitors with bold warmth.
@staceynaranjo
1 House Photo
Red Pepper (PPU2-02) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Exterior door painted Red Pepper stands out against neutral siding.
@centralvalleyhomestead
1 Misc Photo
1 misc image trace Red Pepper (PPU2-02) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. The pink, red hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Wooden table finished in Red Pepper brings energetic color to dining.
@ray_brothers_woodwork
Complementary Colors
Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 8), opening up a space where Red Pepper encloses it.
At LRV 22 vs 8, Adirondack Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Energize your home with the vibrant hues of Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02). This bold and spicy red shade exudes warmth and passion, making it the perfect choice for creating a cozy ambiance in living rooms, dining rooms, or even home offices. Red Pepper adds a touch of drama and sophistication to any space, making it ideal for those looking to make a statement with their interior design. Infuse your home with a burst of color and personality by incorporating Behr PPU2-02 Red Pepper into your decor palette.","html_description":"","color":"#7a3f38","color_rgb":{"r":122,"g":63,"b":56},"color_hsv":{"h":6,"s":37,"v":35},"codes":{"hsv":"Hue: 6° Saturation: 54.1% Value: 47.84%","hsl":"hsl(6, 37, 35)","cmyk":"Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 48.36 Yellow: 54.1 Key: 52.16","yiq":"Y: 79.843 I: 37.408 Q: 10.302","xyz":"X: 10.518 Y: 7.979 Z: 4.727","cie_lab":"L:33.939 a:24.793 b:15.813","cie_luv":"L:33.939 u:41.274 v:12.809","decimal":"8011576","hunter_lab":"28.247, 17.032, 9.852"},"slug":"behr-red-pepper","lrv":"8.28","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-red-pepper.webp","palette":"Behr","palette_slug":"behr","official_page":null,"collections":"","samplize_link":"","brightness":"Dark","brightness_slug":"dark","published_date":"2024-01-30T13:58:44.961Z","updated_date":"2025-12-21T18:18:05.315Z","noindex":false,"images":{"all":{"images":[{"url":"/uploads/color_image/behr-red-pepper-4.webp","description":"Behr Red Pepper painted furniture color","source":"https://www.instagram.com/p/BneAsPuDv1K/","source_title":"@ray_brothers_woodwork","source_active":true,"width":1080,"height":1050,"color_image_small":"/uploads/color_image_small/behr-red-pepper-4.avif"}]},"exterior":{"images":[{"url":"/uploads/color_image/behr-red-pepper-3.webp","description":"Behr Red Pepper front door paint","source":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIJzOzAFVv/","source_title":"@roll_with_the_dough","source_active":true,"width":1440,"height":1800,"color_image_small":"/uploads/color_image_small/behr-red-pepper-3.avif"},{"url":"/uploads/color_image/behr-red-pepper-2.webp","description":"Behr Red Pepper front door color","source":"https://www.instagram.com/p/CeSbMJLNO_b/","source_title":"@staceynaranjo","source_active":true,"width":1440,"height":1800,"color_image_small":"/uploads/color_image_small/behr-red-pepper-2.avif"},{"url":"/uploads/color_image/behr-red-pepper-1.webp","description":"Behr Red Pepper door color paint","source":"https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VWNBQgDEE/","source_title":"@centralvalleyhomestead","source_active":true,"width":1440,"height":1090,"color_image_small":"/uploads/color_image_small/behr-red-pepper-1.avif"}],"slug":"exterior","title":"exterior"}},"otherColors":[{"name":"CW-255","slug":"benjamin-moore-palace-arms-red-cw-255","title":"Palace Arms Red","color":"#783C36","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"CC-62","slug":"benjamin-moore-sundried-tomato-cc-62","title":"Sundried Tomato","color":"#783934","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"SW 7591","slug":"red-barn-sw-7591","title":"Red Barn","color":"#7c453d","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/red-barn-sw-7591.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2084-10","slug":"benjamin-moore-brick-red-2084-10","title":"Brick Red","color":"#793B31","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"CSP-1170","slug":"benjamin-moore-parisian-red-csp-1170","title":"Parisian Red","color":"#773935","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2005-10","slug":"benjamin-moore-red-rock-2005-10","title":"Red Rock","color":"#7C3E32","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"SW 6328","slug":"fireweed-sw-6328","title":"Fireweed","color":"#7b3730","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/fireweed-sw-6328.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"SW 7592","slug":"crabby-apple-sw-7592","title":"Crabby Apple","color":"#753531","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/crabby-apple-sw-7592.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2085-10","slug":"benjamin-moore-arroyo-red-2085-10","title":"Arroyo Red","color":"#6E3731","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/benjamin-moore-arroyo-red-2085-10.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"HDC-CL-11","slug":"behr-january-garnet","title":"January Garnet","color":"#7b4141","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"S140-7","slug":"behr-deco-red","title":"Deco Red","color":"#824942","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"S150-7","slug":"behr-fire-roasted","title":"Fire Roasted","color":"#79483e","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2092-10","slug":"benjamin-moore-clydesdale-brown-2092-10","title":"Clydesdale Brown","color":"#7B4233","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2082-10","slug":"benjamin-moore-chestnut-2082-10","title":"Chestnut","color":"#703E3C","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2092-20","slug":"benjamin-moore-sienna-2092-20","title":"Sienna","color":"#804638","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"SW 7582","slug":"salute-sw-7582","title":"Salute","color":"#803532","palette":"Sherwin Williams","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/salute-sw-7582.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2104-20","slug":"benjamin-moore-beaver-brown-2104-20","title":"Beaver Brown","color":"#744539","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"2005-20","slug":"benjamin-moore-hot-apple-spice-2005-20","title":"Hot Apple Spice","color":"#8A453E","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"AF-275","slug":"benjamin-moore-rustique-af-275","title":"Rustique","color":"#7C3E2E","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"name":"AF-300","slug":"benjamin-moore-dinner-party-af-300","title":"Dinner Party","color":"#763637","palette":"Benjamin Moore","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"}],"monoColors":{"lighter":[{"relation":"lighter","name":"HDC-CL-11","slug":"behr-january-garnet","title":"January Garnet","color":"#7b4141","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"S140-6","slug":"behr-moroccan-ruby","title":"Moroccan Ruby","color":"#8d504b","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"S150-6","slug":"behr-spiced-berry","title":"Spiced Berry","color":"#8a5148","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"PPU2-18","slug":"behr-spice","title":"Spice","color":"#885247","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"},{"relation":"lighter","name":"S160-6","slug":"behr-red-potato","title":"Red Potato","color":"#995d50","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"dark"}],"darker":[]},"complementaryColors":[{"name":"N440-3","slug":"behr-greenwich-village","title":"Greenwich Village","color":"#afbfbe","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N470-2","slug":"behr-oceanic-climate","title":"Oceanic Climate","color":"#bbc8c9","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N470-4","slug":"behr-norwester","title":"Nor'Wester","color":"#99a9ad","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N490-1","slug":"behr-absolute-zero","title":"Absolute Zero","color":"#cbd3d5","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/behr-absolute-zero.webp","brightness_slug":"light"},{"name":"N490-2","slug":"behr-icicles","title":"Icicles","color":"#bcc5c9","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N490-3","slug":"behr-shaved-ice","title":"Shaved Ice","color":"#a9b4ba","palette":"Behr","cover":"","brightness_slug":"medium"},{"name":"N480-5","slug":"behr-adirondack-blue","title":"Adirondack Blue","color":"#74858f","palette":"Behr","cover":"/uploads/color_cover/color_cover/behr-adirondack-blue.webp","brightness_slug":"dark"}],"expiremental":false},"colorHues":[{"title":"Red","slug":"red"}],"undertone":"Red","is":"is","undertoneText":"undertone
Attributed to Behr catalog data.