ColorplanEtruscan Red
No.56 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 11 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red (No.56) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Pueblo Brown (2102-30). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 11.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #805348 |
| RGB | 128, 83, 72 |
| HSL | 12°, 28%, 39% |
About Etruscan Red
Etruscan Red (No.56) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Farrow & Ball that leans pink. With an LRV of 11, Etruscan Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Etruscan Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Picture Gallery Red (No.42), it's darker and cooler.
How Etruscan Red changes with the light
Etruscan Red is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Etruscan Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Etruscan Red will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Etruscan Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Etruscan Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Etruscan Red in real homes
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Etruscan Red equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Warm Brownie (ΔE 1.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Bolero (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Etruscan Red questions
What undertone does Etruscan Red have?
Etruscan Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Etruscan Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Etruscan Red a light or dark color?
Etruscan Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Etruscan Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Etruscan Red in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Pueblo Brown 2102-30 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Fireweed SW 6328 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 6.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Etruscan Red?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Etruscan Red's undertone.
Where does Etruscan Red work best?
Etruscan Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Etruscan Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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