Red Clay DET447 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8F4B41, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Decadent Red from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F4B41 · DET447
Red Clay
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Clay Technical Profile
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Red Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Clay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRed Clay
Nearly identical
ValsparDecadent Red
Decadent Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cedar Chest
PPG
Nearly identical
Deep Terra Cotta
Behr
Nearly identical
Quintessential
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hot Apple Spice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quintessential
Vista Paint
Very similar
Flower Pot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Copper Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Clay
#8F4B41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E8965
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Clay 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 Red Clay.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Clay have?
Red Clay 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 Red Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Clay are Decadent Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cedar Chest by PPG (a near-identical match), Wright Cherokee Red Taliesin West by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Clay'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 Red Clay?
Red Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.3, 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 Red Clay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.