Red Rainboot 205-6DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A9514C, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Flare from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A9514C · 205-6DB
Red Rainboot
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Rainboot Technical Profile
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Red Rainboot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Rainboot 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 Rainboot
Nearly identical
KilzRed Flare
Red Flare
Kilz
Nearly identical
Carmine Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Red Ochre
Valspar
Nearly identical
Salsa Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Redrock Canyon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pasadena Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Northern Fire
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bravado Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Penny Lane
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Rainboot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Rainboot
#A9514C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC977C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Rainboot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Rainboot 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 Rainboot.
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 Rainboot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Rainboot have?
Red Rainboot 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 Rainboot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Rainboot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Rainboot are Red Flare by Kilz (a near-identical match), Carmine Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Red Ochre by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Rainboot'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 Rainboot?
Red Rainboot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.8, 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 Rainboot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.