Brown Red 3011 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #781F19, estimated 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.
RAL · #781F19 · 3011
Brown Red
5%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#781F19
RGB120, 31, 25
Estimated LRV5.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Spanish Red
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#732318
Close digital match
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#752B22
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#703229
Visible digital difference
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#7F3D29
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Brick Dust
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Colors That Work With Brown Red
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Red are Spanish Red by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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