Deep Maroon 72 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #623F45, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gooseberry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #623F45 · 72
Deep Maroon
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Deep Maroon Technical Profile
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Deep Maroon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Maroon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDeep Maroon
Nearly identical
PPGGooseberry
Gooseberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Beetroot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jazz Berry Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beetroot
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aged Beauty
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jamaica
Behr
Nearly identical
Royal Garnet
Valspar
Very similar
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Very similar
Bordaux Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Maroon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Maroon
#623F45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F6355
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Maroon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Maroon 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 Deep Maroon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Maroon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Maroon have?
Deep Maroon by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Deep Maroon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Maroon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Maroon are Gooseberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Beetroot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Jazz Berry Jam by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep Maroon'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 Deep Maroon?
Deep Maroon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.6, 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 Deep Maroon's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.