Red Ochre 2011-4 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A85551, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Salsa Red from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A85551 · 2011-4
Red Ochre
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Ochre Technical Profile
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Red Ochre in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Ochre in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRed Ochre
Nearly identical
PPGSalsa Red
Salsa Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Red Rainboot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunset Orange
Behr
Nearly identical
The Ego Has Landed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bravado Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Red Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Poppy Prose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Warm Sienna
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Ochre
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Ochre
#A85551
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9880
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Ochre
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Ochre 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Red Ochre.
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 Ochre — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Ochre have?
Red Ochre by Valspar 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 Ochre in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Ochre from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Ochre are Salsa Red by PPG (a near-identical match), Red Rainboot by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Red Ginseng by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Ochre'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 Ochre?
Red Ochre has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.4, 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 Red Ochre's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.