Red Hawk ECC-46-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A453B, estimated 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.
Behr · #8A453B · ECC-46-3
Red Hawk
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Hawk Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A453B
RGB138, 69, 59
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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#89483E
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#8B463F
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Colors That Work With Red Hawk
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Red Hawk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Hawk are Red Clay by PPG (a close digital match), Hot Apple Spice by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Flower Pot by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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