Ref. #800000 · MP12009
Ford Tractor Red
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ford Tractor Red Technical Profile
What color is Ford Tractor Red? It's a dark warm red with the hex code #800000. Ford Tractor Red has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 5, Ford Tractor Red creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Ford Tractor Red
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Brown Red
RAL
Very similar
Spanish Red
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Wood .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Heritage Red
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
New Brick
Behr
Visible difference
Fired Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Visible difference
April Love
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ford Tractor Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ford Tractor Red
#800000
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F5A24
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ford Tractor Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ford Tractor 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Ford Tractor 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.
Ford Tractor Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ford Tractor Red have?
Ford Tractor Red by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Ford Tractor Red from other brands?
The closest matches are Brown Red by RAL (#781F19), Spanish Red by Dutch Boy (#732318), Wood .03 by Colorhouse (#7C2A1C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ford Tractor Red?
Ford Tractor Red has an LRV of 4.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ford Tractor Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.