Beetroot 9695 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #833337, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Heirloom Red from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #833337 · 9695
Beetroot
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Beetroot Technical Profile
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Beetroot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beetroot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBeetroot
Nearly identical
ValsparHeirloom Red
Heirloom Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oriental Red
Kilz
Nearly identical
Apple Polish
Behr
Very similar
Wild Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pomegranate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wild Rose
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Holden' My Heart
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oriental Berry
PPG
Very similar
Royal Red Flush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beetroot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beetroot
#833337
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#937156
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Beetroot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beetroot 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Beetroot.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beetroot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beetroot have?
Beetroot by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Beetroot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beetroot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beetroot are Heirloom Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Oriental Red by Kilz (a near-identical match), Raging Bull by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beetroot'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 Beetroot?
Beetroot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beetroot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.