Cottage Red VS-9771 is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9B3821, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ground Nutmeg from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B3821 · VS-9771
Cottage Red
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cottage Red Technical Profile
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Cottage Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cottage Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCottage Red
Nearly identical
BehrGround Nutmeg
Ground Nutmeg
Behr
Nearly identical
Merlot Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brick Paver
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fahrenheit
Kilz
Very similar
April Love
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Maple
Valspar
Visible difference
Rum Raisin
PPG
Visible difference
Red Revival
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Create .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cottage Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cottage Red
#9B3821
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A68949
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cottage Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cottage Red 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cottage Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cottage Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cottage Red have?
Cottage Red by Dutch Boy 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 Cottage Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cottage Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cottage Red are Ground Nutmeg by Behr (a near-identical match), Falling Leaves by Behr (a near-identical match), New Penny by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cottage Red'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 Cottage Red?
Cottage Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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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Related Reading
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 Cottage Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.