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Redwood City

19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Redwood City DE5117 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B45F56, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crimson from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Redwood City Technical Profile

HEX Code#B45F56
RGB180, 95, 86
LRV18.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Redwood City in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Redwood City in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsRedwood City
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCrimson

Crimson

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Prairie Poppy

Behr

Nearly identical

Sedona Mountains

Kilz

Nearly identical

Pizza Pie

PPG

Very similar

Wild Poppy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Poppy Prose

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Angelic Choir

Vista Paint

Very similar

Island Salsa

Valspar

Very similar

Tandoor Spice

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Picture Gallery Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Pearl Pink

RAL

Visible difference

Petal .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Redwood City

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Redwood City

#B45F56

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B19E81

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Redwood City

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Prairie Poppy

Complement

Blue Calypso

Redwood City Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Le Corbusier Crush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Port Hope

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Ruddy Oak

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Fireside

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Timeless Copper

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Andes Ash

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Redwood City — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Redwood City have?
Redwood City 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 Redwood City in your own space before committing.
What colors match Redwood City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Redwood City are Crimson by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Moroccan Spice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Prairie Poppy by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Redwood City'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 Redwood City?
Redwood City has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.6, 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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