Ref. #8E5959 · 1055-6
Barn Door
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Barn Door Technical Profile
What color is Barn Door? It's a deep warm red with the hex code #8E5959. Colors similar to Barn Door include Behr Carpe Diem, Benjamin Moore Garrison Red, Benjamin Moore Fading Twilight. Barn Door has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Barn Door 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 Barn Door
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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 belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Barn Door from other brands?
The closest matches are Carpe Diem by Behr (#905859), Garrison Red by Benjamin Moore (#8D5A57), Fading Twilight by Benjamin Moore (#8D5A57). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Barn Door?
Barn Door has an LRV of 13.6, 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 Barn Door's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.