Red Mesa 408-6DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7E534E, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earth Rouge from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E534E · 408-6DB
Red Mesa
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Mesa Technical Profile
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Red Mesa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Mesa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyRed Mesa
Nearly identical
ValsparEarth Rouge
Earth Rouge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raw Sienna
Behr
Nearly identical
Hodley Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Revival Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweet Tea
PPG
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Alden Till
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Australian Shiraz
Kilz
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Mesa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Mesa
#7E534E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#998566
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Mesa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Mesa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Mesa have?
Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Mesa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Mesa are Earth Rouge by Valspar (a near-identical match), Red Henna by Valspar (a near-identical match), Alden Till by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Mesa'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 Red Mesa?
Red Mesa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, 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 Red Mesa's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.