Toasted Cranberry 2001-5A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A4554D, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Ginseng from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4554D · 2001-5A
Toasted Cranberry
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasted Cranberry Technical Profile
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Toasted Cranberry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toasted Cranberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparToasted Cranberry
Nearly identical
KilzRed Ginseng
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Red Rainboot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
BBQ
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warm Sienna
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Salsa Red
PPG
Very similar
Volcanic
Behr
Very similar
Redrock Canyon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Penny Lane
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasted Cranberry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Cranberry
#A4554D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA967A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Cranberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Cranberry 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 Toasted Cranberry.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toasted Cranberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Cranberry have?
Toasted Cranberry 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 Toasted Cranberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Cranberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Cranberry are Red Ginseng by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bold Brick by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Red Rainboot by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Toasted Cranberry'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 Toasted Cranberry?
Toasted Cranberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.9, 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 Toasted Cranberry's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.