Ref. #A5654E · DE5188
Ruddy Oak
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ruddy Oak Technical Profile
What color is Ruddy Oak? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A5654E. Colors similar to Ruddy Oak include Vista Paint Fox Wood, Hirshfield's Spiced Carrot, Vista Paint Spiced Carrot. Ruddy Oak has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Ruddy Oak creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Ruddy Oak pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Ruddy Oak
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ruddy Oak
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Ruddy Oak 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 Ruddy Oak.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ruddy Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ruddy Oak have?
Ruddy Oak by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Ruddy Oak from other brands?
The closest matches are Fox Wood by Vista Paint (#A5644D), Spiced Carrot by Hirshfield's (#A4624C), Spiced Carrot by Vista Paint (#A4624C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ruddy Oak?
Ruddy Oak has an LRV of 17.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ruddy Oak's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.