Etruscan Red 56 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #805348, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Tea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #805348 · 56
Etruscan Red
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Etruscan Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#805348
RGB128, 83, 72
Estimated LRV11.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#7F5248
Close digital match
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#7E5146
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Chocolate Cherry
Valspar
#805045
Close digital match
Pueblo Brown
Benjamin Moore
#80564C
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Behr
#7A5145
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#85594F
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Colors That Work With Etruscan Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Etruscan Red
#805348
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#978764
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Etruscan Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Etruscan 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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Etruscan Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Etruscan Red have?
Etruscan 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 Etruscan Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Etruscan Red are Sweet Tea by PPG (a close digital match), Red Rooster by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Chocolate Cherry by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Etruscan 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 Etruscan Red?
Etruscan Red has a estimated lightness value of 11.2, 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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