Haute Couture MQ1-9 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C464A, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crazed Cranberry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C464A · MQ1-9
Haute Couture
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Haute Couture Technical Profile
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Haute Couture in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Haute Couture in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHaute Couture
Nearly identical
PPGCrazed Cranberry
Crazed Cranberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Barn Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pottery Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jay’s New Toy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Codman Claret
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Perennial Red
Valspar
Very similar
Cordial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Depression Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Haute Couture
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Haute Couture
#8C464A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B806A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Haute Couture
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Haute Couture 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 Haute Couture.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Haute Couture — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Haute Couture have?
Haute Couture 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 Haute Couture in your own space before committing.
What colors match Haute Couture from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Haute Couture are Crazed Cranberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Barn Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rusty Red by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Haute Couture'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 Haute Couture?
Haute Couture has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Haute Couture's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.