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.
Ref. #B45F56 · DE5117
Redwood City
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Redwood City Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Redwood City 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 Redwood City.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Redwood City's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.