Colonial Red 10YR 09/250 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7F4644, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cherry Bark from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #7F4644 · 10YR 09/250
Colonial Red
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Colonial Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#7F4644
RGB127, 70, 68
Estimated LRV9.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Colors That Work With Colonial Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Red
#7F4644
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#947D62
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial 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
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Colonial Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Red have?
Colonial Red by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Colonial Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Red are Cherry Bark by Behr (a close digital match), Shakker Red by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Vino Tinto by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Colonial 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 Red?
Colonial Red has a estimated lightness value of 9.3, 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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