Red Cedar 1187-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D87678, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glamour Pink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D87678 · 1187-5
Red Cedar
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Cedar Technical Profile
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Red Cedar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Cedar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRed Cedar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGlamour Pink
Glamour Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Copperleaf
Behr
Nearly identical
Rouge Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Begonia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Preppy Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Redstone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Porcelain Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Porcelain Rose
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Cedar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Cedar
#D87678
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BB9877
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Cedar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Cedar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Cedar have?
Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Cedar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Cedar are Glamour Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Copperleaf by Behr (a near-identical match), Rouge Red by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Cedar'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 Red Cedar?
Red Cedar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Red Cedar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.