Colonial Brick Red 70RR 16/207 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #946069, LRV 16 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mi Amor from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #946069 · 70RR 16/207
Colonial Brick Red
16%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Colonial Brick Red Technical Profile
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Colonial Brick Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colonial Brick Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGColonial Brick Red
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMi Amor
Mi Amor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Prosperity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gentle Doe
Behr
Nearly identical
Valley Bloom
Valspar
Very similar
Rambling Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Smoked Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mauve-A-Lish
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Earthy Red
Kilz
Very similar
Love Affair
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colonial Brick Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Brick Red
#946069
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A98C7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Brick Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial Brick 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 Colonial Brick 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.
Colonial Brick Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Brick Red have?
Colonial Brick Red by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Colonial Brick Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colonial Brick Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Brick Red are Mi Amor by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Prosperity by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gentle Doe by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Colonial Brick 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 Colonial Brick Red?
Colonial Brick Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colonial Brick Red's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.