ColorplanRed Earth
No.64 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 26 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No.64) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 26. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Spiced Apple Cider (1201), Sherwin-Williams Coral Clay (SW 9005) and Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).
Room Preview
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 | 26.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BF7B69 |
| RGB | 191, 123, 105 |
| HSL | 13°, 40%, 58% |
About Red Earth
Red Earth (No.64) is a deep, medium-strength red from Farrow & Ball that leans pink. With an LRV of 26, Red Earth absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Red Earth's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Porphyry Pink (No.49), it's lighter and warmer.
How Red Earth changes with the light
Red Earth has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Red Earth's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Red Earth 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 Red Earth can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Red Earth will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Red Earth in real homes
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Red Earth 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 1.5
Also close: Coral Bells (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.8
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Red Earth questions
What undertone does Red Earth have?
Red Earth has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Red Earth's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Red Earth a light or dark color?
Red Earth has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Red Earth absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Red Earth in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Spiced Apple Cider 1201 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Red Earth?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Red Earth's undertone.
Where does Red Earth work best?
Red Earth works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 26, Red Earth absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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