Painted Desert Red 90RR 16/298 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A65B61, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Redbud from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A65B61 · 90RR 16/298
Painted Desert Red
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Painted Desert Red Technical Profile
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Painted Desert Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Painted Desert Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPainted Desert Red
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRedbud
Redbud
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Earthy Red
Kilz
Very similar
Upholstery Red
Valspar
Very similar
Herald of Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Herald of Spring
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ski Patrol
Behr
Very similar
Resplendent Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Santa Fe Pottery
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Strawberry Sorbet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Painted Desert Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Painted Desert Red
#A65B61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Painted Desert Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Painted Desert 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 Painted Desert 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.
Painted Desert Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Painted Desert Red have?
Painted Desert 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 Painted Desert Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Painted Desert Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Painted Desert Red are Redbud by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Earthy Red by Kilz (a very close match), Upholstery Red by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Painted Desert 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 Painted Desert Red?
Painted Desert Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, 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 Painted Desert Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.