Strattford 304-6DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8B534E, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toile Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B534E · 304-6DB
Strattford
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Strattford Technical Profile
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Strattford in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Strattford in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyStrattford
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsToile Red
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Saddlebag
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hearth Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Roof
Behr
Nearly identical
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Remember Me Red
Valspar
Very similar
Cogswell Cedar
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cherokee Red
PPG
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Strattford
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Strattford
#8B534E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E8A6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Strattford
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Strattford 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 Strattford.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Strattford — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Strattford have?
Strattford 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 Strattford in your own space before committing.
What colors match Strattford from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Strattford are Toile Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Saddlebag by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hearth Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Strattford'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 Strattford?
Strattford has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.2, 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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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 Strattford's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.