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Red Bay

9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Red Bay 6321 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8E3738, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lover’s Kiss from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Red Bay Technical Profile

HEX Code#8E3738
RGB142, 55, 56
LRV8.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Red Bay in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Red Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsRed Bay
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLover’s Kiss

Lover’s Kiss

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Raspberry Truffle

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cherry Tart

Behr

Nearly identical

Lover's Kiss

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Haute Red

Kilz

Nearly identical

Cut Ruby

Valspar

Nearly identical

Royal Red Flush

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Red Delicious

PPG

Very similar

Rosebud Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Create .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Red Violet

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Red Bay

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Red Bay

#8E3738

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9D7B5B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Red Bay

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wild Rose

Complement

Perfect Peacock

Red Bay Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Rosebud

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Ablaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laudable Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Quartz White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Flower Pot

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Luxurious Red

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Brick Paver

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Cajun Red

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#8D422F

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pressed Blossoms

Valspar · 1004-8C

#E7DCDB

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

#DC9886

Fiesta

PPG · 1065-2

#EDD8D2

Fireside

Behr · S-G-720

#593237

Timeless Copper

Behr · S200-6

#8C5E51

Andes Ash

Hirshfield's · 0127

#C1A097

Red Bay — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Red Bay have?
Red Bay by Sherwin-Williams 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 Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Bay are Lover’s Kiss by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Raspberry Truffle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cherry Tart by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Bay'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 Bay?
Red Bay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, 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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