Iron Ore Red 2089-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AA5546, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Portsmouth Spice from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AA5546 · 2089-10
Iron Ore Red
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Iron Ore Red Technical Profile
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Iron Ore Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Iron Ore Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreIron Ore Red
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPortsmouth Spice
Portsmouth Spice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Mojave Sunset
Behr
Nearly identical
Portsmouth Spice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crimson Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Stick
PPG
Very similar
Coral Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iron Ore Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron Ore Red
#AA5546
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9A76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron Ore Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron Ore Red 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Iron Ore Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Iron Ore Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron Ore Red have?
Iron Ore Red by Benjamin Moore 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 Iron Ore Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iron Ore Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Ore Red are Portsmouth Spice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cherry Blink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bamboozle by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Iron Ore Red'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 Iron Ore Red?
Iron Ore Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Iron Ore Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.