Barn Red DET424 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8B4044, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caliente from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B4044 · DET424
Barn Red
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Barn Red Technical Profile
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Barn Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barn Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBarn Red
Nearly identical
BehrCaliente
Caliente
Behr
Nearly identical
Crazed Cranberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Pottery Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Luxurious Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Radiant Red
Valspar
Very similar
Mulberry Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barn Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barn Red
#8B4044
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B7C63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barn Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barn 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Barn 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.
Barn Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barn Red have?
Barn Red by Dunn-Edwards 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 Barn Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barn Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barn Red are Caliente by Behr (a near-identical match), Crazed Cranberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Apple-a-day by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barn 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 Barn Red?
Barn Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.6, 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 Barn Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.