Redbud 6312 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AD5E65, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Painted Desert Red from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #AD5E65 · 6312
Redbud
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Redbud Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD5E65
RGB173, 94, 101
Estimated LRV17.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Redbud
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Redbud
#AD5E65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9585
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Redbud
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Redbud Room Palettes
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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
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Redbud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Redbud have?
Redbud by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Redbud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Redbud are Painted Desert Red by PPG (a close digital match), Sienna Dust by Valspar (a very close match), Raspberry Ripple by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Redbud'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 Redbud?
Redbud has a estimated lightness value of 17.8, 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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