Red Mesa 408-6DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #7E534E, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #7E534E · 408-6DB
Red Mesa
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Mesa Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E534E
RGB126, 83, 78
Estimated LRV11.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#825551
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Red Mesa
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Red Mesa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Mesa are Earth Rouge by Valspar (a close digital match), Red Henna by Valspar (a close digital match), Alden Till by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Red Mesa's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.