Red Hawk ECC-46-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A453B, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Clay from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A453B · ECC-46-3
Red Hawk
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Hawk Technical Profile
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Red Hawk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Hawk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRed Hawk
Nearly identical
PPGRed Clay
Red Clay
PPG
Nearly identical
Hot Apple Spice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flower Pot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spice of Life
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Outrageous
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Parlor Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Decadent Red
Valspar
Very similar
Regaled Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Hawk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Hawk
#8A453B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A845E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Hawk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Hawk 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 Red Hawk.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Hawk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Hawk have?
Red Hawk 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 Red Hawk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Hawk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Hawk are Red Clay by PPG (a near-identical match), Hot Apple Spice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Flower Pot by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Hawk'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 Red Hawk?
Red Hawk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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 Red Hawk's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.