January Garnet HDC-CL-11 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7A4041, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bordeaux from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A4041 · HDC-CL-11
January Garnet
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
January Garnet Technical Profile
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January Garnet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to January Garnet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrJanuary Garnet
Nearly identical
PPGBordeaux
Bordeaux
PPG
Nearly identical
Gayle'S Rouge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cheerful Cherry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fruitful Orchard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rich Leather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Perennial Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plum Raisin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Garnet Evening
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Red Theatre
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With January Garnet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
January Garnet
#7A4041
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E765F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for January Garnet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
January Garnet 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 January Garnet.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
January Garnet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does January Garnet have?
January Garnet 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 January Garnet in your own space before committing.
What colors match January Garnet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to January Garnet are Bordeaux by PPG (a near-identical match), Gayle'S Rouge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cheerful Cherry by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting January Garnet'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 January Garnet?
January Garnet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.2, 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 January Garnet's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.