Etruscan Red 56 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #805348, 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.
Ref. #805348 · 56
Etruscan Red
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Etruscan Red Technical Profile
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Etruscan Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Etruscan 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 & BallEtruscan Red
Nearly identical
PPGSweet Tea
Sweet Tea
PPG
Nearly identical
Red Rooster
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Cherry
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pueblo Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancho Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Mesa
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Very similar
Emperor's Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Etruscan Red
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Etruscan 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Etruscan Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Etruscan Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Etruscan Red are Sweet Tea by PPG (a near-identical match), Red Rooster by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chocolate Cherry by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Etruscan Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.