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.
Ref. #A5654E · DE5188
Ruddy Oak
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ruddy Oak Technical Profile
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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
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
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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 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.