Scarlet paint colors
More scarlet shades
1 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Scarlet at every US brand
2 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full scarlet lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
About scarlet
Scarlet is the red that lives in the middle — saturated, slightly orange-warm, and the color most people picture when they hear the word red. It lacks crimson's blue depth and brick's brown grounding. LRV runs low, so it punches without going dark.
Use it on a single statement wall, a lacquered door, or kitchen accents against white cabinetry. Pair with creamy trim, brass, and dark wood floors. Skip pink-leaning neighbors. Designer alternatives: BM Heritage Red, SW Real Red, F&B Blazer.