Ref. #75554E · PPU2-20
Oxblood
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Oxblood Technical Profile
What color is Oxblood? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #75554E. Colors similar to Oxblood include MPC Chocolate Bliss, MPC Anchor Bronze Met., Dunn-Edwards Pine Cone. Oxblood has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Oxblood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Oxblood pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Oxblood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oxblood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oxblood
#75554E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#948462
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oxblood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oxblood 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 Oxblood.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oxblood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oxblood have?
Oxblood by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Oxblood from other brands?
The closest matches are Chocolate Bliss by MPC (#73544C), Anchor Bronze Met. by MPC (#77574F), Pine Cone by Dunn-Edwards (#765952). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Oxblood?
Oxblood has an LRV of 10.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Oxblood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.