Red Hook DE6091 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #845544, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnt Caramel from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #845544 · DE6091
Red Hook
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Hook Technical Profile
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Red Hook in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Hook 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 Hook
Nearly identical
ValsparBurnt Caramel
Burnt Caramel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iron Oxide
Behr
Very similar
English Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Warm Wassail
PPG
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Remaining Embers
Vista Paint
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Toasty
Kilz
Very similar
Burnt Umber
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Caramel Brown
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Hook
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Hook
#845544
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#978B64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Hook
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Hook 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
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Hook — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Hook have?
Red Hook by Dunn-Edwards 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 Red Hook in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Hook from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Hook are Burnt Caramel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rusted Earth by Valspar (a very close match), Iron Oxide by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Red Hook'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 Hook?
Red Hook has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, 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 Red Hook's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.