Cherokee Red 13-02 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #824E4A, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Rosy Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #824E4A · 13-02
Cherokee Red
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cherokee Red Technical Profile
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Cherokee Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cherokee Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCherokee Red
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSweet Rosy Brown
Sweet Rosy Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Thrush
Behr
Nearly identical
Richardson Brick
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red Maple Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Red Henna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toile Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cherokee Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cherokee Red
#824E4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#998366
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cherokee Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cherokee 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Cherokee 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.
Cherokee Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cherokee Red have?
Cherokee Red 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 Cherokee Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cherokee Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cherokee Red are Sweet Rosy Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Laurentian Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brown Thrush by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cherokee 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 Cherokee Red?
Cherokee Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cherokee Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.