Rustic Rouge 307-7DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8D422F, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cajun Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D422F · 307-7DB
Rustic Rouge
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rustic Rouge Technical Profile
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Rustic Rouge in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rustic Rouge in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyRustic Rouge
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCajun Red
Cajun Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Copper Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Copper Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
April Love
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
April Love
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Burled Redwood
PPG
Very similar
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Very similar
Cherry Cola
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Autumn Maple
Behr
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rustic Rouge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rustic Rouge
#8D422F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B8654
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rustic Rouge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rustic Rouge 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 Rustic Rouge.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rustic Rouge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rustic Rouge have?
Rustic Rouge 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 Rustic Rouge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rustic Rouge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustic Rouge are Cajun Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Copper Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Copper Brown by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rustic Rouge'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 Rustic Rouge?
Rustic Rouge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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
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 Rustic Rouge's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.