Cogswell Cedar C-1331 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8E554B, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cogswell Cedar from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #8E554B · C-1331
Cogswell Cedar
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cogswell Cedar Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E554B
RGB142, 85, 75
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Cogswell Cedar
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Cogswell Cedar
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#90534A
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#8A5248
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#88554C
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#885147
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Colors That Work With Cogswell Cedar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cogswell Cedar
#8E554B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E8D6E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cogswell Cedar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cogswell Cedar 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
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Cogswell Cedar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cogswell Cedar have?
Cogswell Cedar by Vista Paint 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 Cogswell Cedar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cogswell Cedar are Cogswell Cedar by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Remember Me Red by Valspar (a close digital match), Twilight Dreams by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cogswell Cedar'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 Cogswell Cedar?
Cogswell Cedar has a estimated lightness value of 12.8, 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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