Redwood City DE5117 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B45F56, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #B45F56 · DE5117
Redwood City
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Redwood City Technical Profile
HEX Code#B45F56
RGB180, 95, 86
Estimated LRV18.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Redwood City
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Redwood City from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Redwood City are Crimson by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Moroccan Spice by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Prairie Poppy by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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