Eating Room Red 43 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8F4E4D, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #8F4E4D · 43
Eating Room Red
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Eating Room Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#8F4E4D
RGB143, 78, 77
Estimated LRV11.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Eating Room Red
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Eating Room Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eating Room Red are Pompeian Red by Behr (a close digital match), Pompeian Red by Behr (a close digital match), Warm Earth by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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