Old Redwood 30YR 08/236 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #76463D, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emperor’s Robe from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #76463D · 30YR 08/236
Old Redwood
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Old Redwood Technical Profile
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Old Redwood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Redwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOld Redwood
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEmperor’s Robe
Emperor’s Robe
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Emperor's Robe
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Beaver Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
October Leaves
Behr
Nearly identical
Red Barn
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Chocolate Cherry
Valspar
Very similar
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Redwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Redwood
#76463D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A7A5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Redwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Redwood 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 Old Redwood.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Redwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Redwood have?
Old Redwood 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 Old Redwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Redwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Redwood are Emperor’s Robe by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Emperor's Robe by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Beaver Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Redwood'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 Old Redwood?
Old Redwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, 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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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 Old Redwood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.