Ruddy Oak by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ruddy Oak

18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Ruddy Oak DE5188 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A5654E, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fox Wood from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ruddy Oak Technical Profile

HEX Code#A5654E
RGB165, 101, 78
LRV17.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Ruddy Oak in Every Brand

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

Dunn-EdwardsRuddy Oak
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFox Wood

Fox Wood

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Spiced Carrot

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Mayflower Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Classic Brick Red

PPG

Nearly identical

Brandi-Ed Orange

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Red Cent

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Bear Claw

Valspar

Very similar

Spicy Twist

Kilz

Very similar

Toasted Chestnut

Behr

Very similar

Picture Gallery Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Clay .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ruddy Oak

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ruddy Oak

#A5654E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AA9F7C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ruddy Oak

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ruddy Oak

Complement

Aegean Sea

Ruddy Oak 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

Chiles De Arbol

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mountain Bluebird

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Iced Coffee

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Honey Graham

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Ruddy Oak — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ruddy Oak have?
Ruddy Oak 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 Ruddy Oak in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ruddy Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ruddy Oak are Fox Wood by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Spiced Carrot by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Spiced Carrot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ruddy Oak'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 Ruddy Oak?
Ruddy Oak has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.9, 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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