Colonial Brick PPU2-13 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AC6962, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Potters Wheel from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC6962 · PPU2-13
Colonial Brick
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Colonial Brick Technical Profile
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Colonial Brick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colonial Brick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrColonial Brick
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePotters Wheel
Potters Wheel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aged Clay
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Henna Shade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sienna Red
PPG
Very similar
Lord Baltimore
Vista Paint
Very similar
Savannah Red
Valspar
Very similar
Summer's Eve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Redwood City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sedona Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colonial Brick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Brick
#AC6962
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9D85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Brick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial Brick Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Colonial Brick.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Colonial Brick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Brick have?
Colonial Brick by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colonial Brick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colonial Brick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Brick are Potters Wheel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Aged Clay by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Henna Shade by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Colonial Brick's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Colonial Brick?
Colonial Brick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colonial Brick's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.