Red Brown 8012 is a red paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #592321, estimated 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.
RAL · #592321 · 8012
Red Brown
3%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#592321
RGB89, 35, 33
Estimated LRV3.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandRAL
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Colors That Work With Red Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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