Mocha Red 408-5DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #9C6E63, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reddened Earth from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C6E63 · 408-5DB
Mocha Red
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mocha Red Technical Profile
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Mocha Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mocha 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 BoyMocha Red
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsReddened Earth
Reddened Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Safari Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Antique Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rio Grande Mud
Valspar
Very similar
Tea Room
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Point Sienna
Vista Paint
Very similar
Terra Cotta Sun
Behr
Very similar
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spanish Sherry
Kilz
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mocha Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mocha Red
#9C6E63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mocha Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mocha 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 Mocha 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.
Mocha Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mocha Red have?
Mocha 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 Mocha Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mocha Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mocha Red are Reddened Earth by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Safari Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Antique Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mocha 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 Mocha Red?
Mocha Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.1, 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
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 Mocha Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.