Ode to Joy 1137 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9B3D47, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Timeless Ruby from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #9B3D47 · 1137
Ode to Joy
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ode to Joy Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B3D47
RGB155, 61, 71
Estimated LRV10.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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#9A4049
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#9F3C46
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Colors That Work With Ode to Joy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ode to Joy
#9B3D47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A57F66
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ode to Joy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ode to Joy 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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Ode to Joy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ode to Joy have?
Ode to Joy 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 Ode to Joy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ode to Joy are Timeless Ruby by Behr (a close digital match), Romp by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Ode to Joy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ode to Joy'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 Ode to Joy?
Ode to Joy has a estimated lightness value of 10.8, 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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