Sun Baked Earth HDC-CL-08 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A36559, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brickyard Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A36559 · HDC-CL-08
Sun Baked Earth
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sun Baked Earth Technical Profile
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Sun Baked Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sun Baked Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSun Baked Earth
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrickyard Clay
Brickyard Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canyon Rouge
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roycroft Adobe
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Charred Clay
PPG
Very similar
Point Sienna
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deep Clay Red
Valspar
Very similar
Sizzling Hot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sedona Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Western Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sun Baked Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Baked Earth
#A36559
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9E83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun Baked Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun Baked Earth 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 Sun Baked Earth.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sun Baked Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Baked Earth have?
Sun Baked Earth 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 Sun Baked Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sun Baked Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Baked Earth are Brickyard Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Canyon Rouge by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Roycroft Adobe by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sun Baked Earth'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 Sun Baked Earth?
Sun Baked Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.8, 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 Sun Baked Earth's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.