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Red Cent
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Cent Technical Profile
What color is Red Cent? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #AD654C. Colors similar to Red Cent include MPC New Bronze Met., Vista Paint Rustic Hills, MPC Crescent Copper Met.. Red Cent has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Red Cent creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Red Cent pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Red Cent
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Cent
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Cent
#AD654C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA37D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Cent
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Cent 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 Cent.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Cent — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Cent have?
Red Cent by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Red Cent from other brands?
The closest matches are New Bronze Met. by MPC (#AB654E), Rustic Hills by Vista Paint (#A96348), Crescent Copper Met. by MPC (#AA6549). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Red Cent?
Red Cent has an LRV of 18.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Red Cent's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.