ColorplanChipotle Paste
PPU2-01 · Behr
LRV 7 · dark
0 black100 white
Behr Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Nicolson Red (CW-270), Sherwin-Williams Sommelier (SW 7595) and Farrow & Ball Preference Red (No.297). For trim, try Crushed Peony (PPU17-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 6.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #683E3B |
| RGB | 104, 62, 59 |
| HSL | 4°, 28%, 32% |
About Chipotle Paste
Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Behr that leans pink. With an LRV of 7, Chipotle Paste absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chipotle Paste's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Rumors (MQ1-15), it's darker.
How Chipotle Paste changes with the light
Chipotle Paste is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Chipotle Paste will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Chipotle Paste will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Chipotle Paste can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Chipotle Paste will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Chipotle Paste in real homes
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Chipotle Paste equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Chestnut (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Rookwood Red (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
Chipotle Paste questions
What undertone does Chipotle Paste have?
Chipotle Paste has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chipotle Paste's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chipotle Paste a light or dark color?
Chipotle Paste has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Chipotle Paste absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Chipotle Paste in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Nicolson Red CW-270 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Sherwin-Williams: Sommelier SW 7595 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chipotle Paste?
Try Crushed Peony (PPU17-06) on trim and Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on the ceiling. Both are Behr whites that share Chipotle Paste's undertone.
Where does Chipotle Paste work best?
Chipotle Paste works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Chipotle Paste absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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