Red Brown 8012 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #592321, LRV 3 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Red from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #592321 · 8012
Red Brown
3%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Brown Technical Profile
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Red Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALRed Brown
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Red
Rookwood Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cottage Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wood .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Maroon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Fire Roasted
Behr
Visible difference
Spanish Tile
Valspar
Visible difference
Bookmarker
Kilz
Visible difference
Covered Bridge
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Old Mahogany
PPG
Visible difference
Garnet Evening
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Brown
#592321
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E583F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Brown 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 Red Brown.
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 Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Brown have?
Red Brown 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 Red Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Brown are Rookwood Red by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Cottage Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Wood .04 by Colorhouse (a very close match) — the best options for getting Red Brown'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 Brown?
Red Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.4, 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 Red Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.