Cogswell Cedar H0012 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #90534A, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Onondaga Clay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #90534A · H0012
Cogswell Cedar
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cogswell Cedar Technical Profile
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Cogswell Cedar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cogswell Cedar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sCogswell Cedar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOnondaga Clay
Onondaga Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cogswell Cedar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Remember Me Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Powdered Brick
Behr
Nearly identical
Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Saddlebag
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Baked Bean
PPG
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cogswell Cedar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cogswell Cedar
#90534A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F8D6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cogswell Cedar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cogswell Cedar 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Cogswell Cedar.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cogswell Cedar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cogswell Cedar have?
Cogswell Cedar by Hirshfield's 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 Cogswell Cedar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cogswell Cedar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cogswell Cedar are Onondaga Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Boxcar by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cogswell Cedar by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cogswell Cedar'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 Cogswell Cedar?
Cogswell Cedar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.6, 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 Cogswell Cedar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.