Barn Door 1055-6 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8E5959, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carpe Diem from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E5959 · 1055-6
Barn Door
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Barn Door in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barn Door in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBarn Door
Nearly identical
BehrCarpe Diem
Carpe Diem
Behr
Nearly identical
Garrison Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antique Garnet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Flowering Chestnut
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Flowering Chestnut
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Muted Red
Valspar
Very similar
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Australian Shiraz
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barn Door
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barn Door
#8E5959
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A48D76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barn Door
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barn Door 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Barn Door.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barn Door — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barn Door have?
Barn Door by PPG 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 Barn Door in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barn Door from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barn Door are Carpe Diem by Behr (a near-identical match), Garrison Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fading Twilight by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barn Door'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 Barn Door?
Barn Door has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, 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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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 Barn Door's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.