Red Cedar 1187-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D87678, estimated 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.
PPG · #D87678 · 1187-5
Red Cedar
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Cedar Technical Profile
HEX Code#D87678
RGB216, 118, 120
Estimated LRV28.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Red Cedar
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Red Cedar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Cedar are Glamour Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Copperleaf by Behr (a close digital match), Rouge Red by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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