Picture Gallery Red 42 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A15A4D, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cajun Red from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #A15A4D · 42
Picture Gallery Red
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Picture Gallery Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#A15A4D
RGB161, 90, 77
Estimated LRV15.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandFarrow & Ball
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#A35A4B
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#A75A4C
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Rare Sienna
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#A7584C
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Bold Brick
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#A0584F
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#9E5646
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Cinnamon Stick
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#A15446
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Colors That Work With Picture Gallery Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Picture Gallery Red
#A15A4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A89879
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Picture Gallery Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Picture Gallery 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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Picture Gallery Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Picture Gallery Red have?
Picture Gallery 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 Picture Gallery Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Picture Gallery Red are Cajun Red by Behr (a close digital match), Warm Sienna by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Covered by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Picture Gallery 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 Picture Gallery Red?
Picture Gallery Red has a estimated lightness value of 15.4, 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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Why Picture Gallery Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.