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Ref. #A13442 · 204-7DB

Santa Rosa Red

10%LRV Value
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Santa Rosa Red works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 10 it reads as a deep, enveloping shade — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.

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Santa Rosa Red Technical Profile

What color is Dutch Boy Santa Rosa Red (204-7DB)? It's a dark warm red — hex #A13442, LRV 10. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Santa Rosa Red is Dunn-Edwards Vintage Red — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Radish and Behr Geranium also close. With an LRV of 10, Santa Rosa Red creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.

HEX Code#A13442
RGB161, 52, 66
LRV10.4
Color Familyred
BrandDutch Boy

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Colors Similar to Santa Rosa Red

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Radish

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Geranium

Behr

Nearly identical

Rapture

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Jay's New Toy

Vista Paint

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Red Rose Bouquet

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Radiant Raspberry

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Fire-Breathing Dragon

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Colors That Work With Santa Rosa Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Santa Rosa Red

#A13442

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AA7A5E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Santa Rosa Red

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Radish

Complement

Aqua Marine

Santa Rosa Red Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Rosebud Pink

Trim

Super White

Accent

Java Bean

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Candytuft

Trim

Super White

Accent

Fearless Fuchsia

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Candytuft

Trim

Super White

Accent

Grass Green

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dutch Boy Colors

Other Dutch Boy colors close to Santa Rosa Red.

Rumba Red

Dutch Boy · 103-7DB

#A73144

Razzberry

Dutch Boy · 102-7DB

#9A304D

Rosebud Red

Dutch Boy · 203-7DB

#94303A

Sugared Maple

Dutch Boy · 104-7DB

#A82E33

Rubyshire Red

Dutch Boy · 204-6DB

#A6474F

Regaled Red

Dutch Boy · 306-7DB

#903C32

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

#E0989D

Deep Cherrywood

Behr · ECC-42-3

#6B473D

Cinnabar

Behr · ICC-72

#8D4C46

Aurora Orange

Behr · 210B-6

#F84B2F

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Kung Fu

Hirshfield's · 0109

#643B42

Santa Rosa Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Santa Rosa Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Santa Rosa Red are Vintage Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Radish by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Geranium by Behr (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Santa Rosa Red's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Santa Rosa Red?
Santa Rosa Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.

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