Brown Red 3011 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #781F19, LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spanish Red from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #781F19 · 3011
Brown Red
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Red Technical Profile
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Brown Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALBrown Red
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySpanish Red
Spanish Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Clay .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Country Redwood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
New Brick
Behr
Very similar
Rustic Red
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Raging Bull
Kilz
Visible difference
April Love
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Visible difference
Brick Dust
PPG
Visible difference
Deep Crimson
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Red
#781F19
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89673B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Brown 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.
Brown Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Red have?
Brown Red by RAL 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 Brown Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Red are Spanish Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Clay .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Wood .03 by Colorhouse (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brown 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 Brown Red?
Brown Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.