Red Rainboot 205-6DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A9514C, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #A9514C · 205-6DB
Red Rainboot
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Rainboot Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9514C
RGB169, 81, 76
Estimated LRV14.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Red Rainboot
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Red Rainboot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Rainboot are Red Flare by Kilz (a close digital match), Carmine Red by Behr (a close digital match), Red Ochre by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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