River Rouge 6026 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #76595D, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Eggplant from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #76595D · 6026
River Rouge
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
River Rouge Technical Profile
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River Rouge in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to River Rouge in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRiver Rouge
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRoasted Eggplant
Roasted Eggplant
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Czarina
Behr
Nearly identical
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Christopher'S Burgundy
PPG
Very similar
Pinch of Spice
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Ripe Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Australian Shiraz
Kilz
Very similar
Evolution
Vista Paint
Very similar
Madder
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With River Rouge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
River Rouge
#76595D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A7A68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for River Rouge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
River Rouge 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 River Rouge.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
River Rouge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does River Rouge have?
River Rouge by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample River Rouge in your own space before committing.
What colors match River Rouge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to River Rouge are Roasted Eggplant by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Czarina by Behr (a near-identical match), Wood .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match) — the best options for getting River Rouge'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 River Rouge?
River Rouge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why River Rouge's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.