Mayflower Red HC-49 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9F634E, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Classic Brick Red from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9F634E · HC-49
Mayflower Red
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mayflower Red Technical Profile
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Mayflower Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mayflower 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 MooreMayflower Red
Nearly identical
PPGClassic Brick Red
Classic Brick Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Spiced Carrot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spiced Carrot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ruddy Oak
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brandi-Ed Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spiced Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Earth Tone
Behr
Very similar
Toffee Glaze
Valspar
Very similar
Roycroft Adobe
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mayflower Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mayflower Red
#9F634E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A79C79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mayflower Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mayflower 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 Mayflower Red.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mayflower Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mayflower Red have?
Mayflower Red by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mayflower Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mayflower Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mayflower Red are Classic Brick Red by PPG (a near-identical match), Spiced Carrot by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Spiced Carrot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mayflower 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 Mayflower Red?
Mayflower Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.8, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mayflower Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.