Navajo Red 2171-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AC4931, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Society from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC4931 · 2171-10
Navajo Red
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Navajo Red Technical Profile
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Navajo Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Navajo 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 MooreNavajo Red
Nearly identical
Vista PaintHigh Society
High Society
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun's Rage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rusty Gate
Behr
Nearly identical
Hearty Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heirloom Tomato
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Crimson Glow
Valspar
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ancient Copper
PPG
Very similar
Arabian Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Navajo Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Navajo Red
#AC4931
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B09860
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Navajo Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Navajo 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 Navajo 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.
Navajo Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Navajo Red have?
Navajo 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 Navajo Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Navajo Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Navajo Red are High Society by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sun's Rage by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sun’s Rage by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Navajo 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 Navajo Red?
Navajo Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Navajo Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.