Toile Red 6 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8B534E, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Strattford from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B534E · 6
Toile Red
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toile Red Technical Profile
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Toile Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toile Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsToile Red
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyStrattford
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Saddlebag
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hearth Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Roof
Behr
Nearly identical
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Remember Me Red
Valspar
Very similar
Cogswell Cedar
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cherokee Red
PPG
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cinnamon Apple
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toile Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toile Red
#8B534E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E8A6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toile Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toile Red 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 Toile Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toile Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toile Red have?
Toile Red 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 Toile Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toile Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toile Red are Strattford by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Saddlebag by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hearth Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toile Red'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 Toile Red?
Toile Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.2, 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 Toile Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.