Rectory Red 217 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #A53C49, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Licorice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #A53C49 · 217
Rectory Red
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rectory Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#A53C49
RGB165, 60, 73
Estimated LRV11.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Red Licorice
PPG
#A83E4C
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Moonrose
Hirshfield's
#A53F48
Close digital match
Floriography
Dunn-Edwards
#A54049
Close digital match
Patriot Red
Benjamin Moore
#9F3C46
Close digital match
Moonrose
Vista Paint
#A53E46
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#A13442
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Valentine
Sherwin-Williams
#A53A4E
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Geranium
Behr
#A23640
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#AB3148
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#9F3A4F
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#922B3E
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Colors That Work With Rectory Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rectory Red
#A53C49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB8269
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rectory Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rectory 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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Rectory Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rectory Red have?
Rectory 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 Rectory Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rectory Red are Red Licorice by PPG (a close digital match), Moonrose by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Floriography by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rectory 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 Rectory Red?
Rectory Red has a estimated lightness value of 11.7, 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 Rectory Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.