Eating Room Red 43 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8F4E4D, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pompeian Red from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F4E4D · 43
Eating Room Red
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Eating Room Red Technical Profile
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Eating Room Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Eating Room Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallEating Room Red
Nearly identical
BehrPompeian Red
Pompeian Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Warm Earth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tomahawk Red
PPG
Very similar
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Saddlebag
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
Very similar
Richardson Brick
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Decadent Red
Valspar
Very similar
Richardson Brick
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Eating Room Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eating Room Red
#8F4E4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F8870
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eating Room Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eating Room Red 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Eating Room Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Eating Room Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eating Room Red have?
Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball 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 Eating Room Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Eating Room Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eating Room Red are Pompeian Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Pompeian Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Warm Earth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Eating Room Red'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 Eating Room Red?
Eating Room Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, 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 Eating Room Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.