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.
Ref. #8E3738 · 6321
Red Bay
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Bay Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Red Bay 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 Red Bay.
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 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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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 Red Bay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.