Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Ode to Joy |
| SKU | 1137 |
| Hex | #9D404A |
| RGB | 157, 64, 74 |
| HSL | 354°, 42%, 43% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Hirshfield's Ode to Joy
With an LRV of 12, Ode to Joy is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Ode to Joy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Ode to Joy within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9D404A in HSL space. Pair Ode to Joy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Ode to Joy Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ode to Joy from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 1137 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ode to Joy. The nearest is Antique Red (SW 7587) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antique Red swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ode to Joy
The closest Behr equivalent of Ode to Joy is Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). If Behr is your counter, order Timeless Ruby and you'll get the same color. See the full Timeless Ruby swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Burnt Peanut Red (2081-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Ode to Joy without repainting risk. See the full Burnt Peanut Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Valspar, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Baked Bahama (1006-3A) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.2 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baked Bahama swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Blaze (PPG13-16) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blaze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Glidden has no exact twin of Ode to Joy. The nearest is Blaze (PPG13-16) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blaze swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Depression Glass (303-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Depression Glass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Impulsive (HGSW 2042) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulsive swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ode to Joy
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Ode to Joy is Charleston Cherry (DET411). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Charleston Cherry and you'll get the same color. See the full Charleston Cherry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Ode to Joy — the nearest deck color, Hopscotch (JG-31), is clearly different (ΔE 7.52). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1137 instead. See the full Hopscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ode to Joy
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Ode to Joy is Rectory Red (NO. 217). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Rectory Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Rectory Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ode to Joy
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ode to Joy is Romantic Night (1138) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romantic Night swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Ode to Joy — the nearest deck color, Picante (CA227), is clearly different (ΔE 7.84). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1137 instead. See the full Picante swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ode to Joy
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ode to Joy. The nearest is Red Stiletto (C2-522) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Stiletto swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Ode to Joy — the nearest deck color, Vintage (PNT100-DP-67), is clearly different (ΔE 8.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1137 instead. See the full Vintage swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Ode to Joy — the nearest deck color, Zion (ZION), is clearly different (ΔE 14.94). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1137 instead. See the full Zion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Ode to Joy. The nearest is Emperors Silk (EMPERORS SILK) at ΔE 4.35 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emperors Silk swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Ode to Joy — the nearest deck color, Punk Rock (BD-PR), is clearly different (ΔE 6.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1137 instead. See the full Punk Rock swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ode to Joy
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Ode to Joy — the nearest deck color, Farmhouse Red (329211), is clearly different (ΔE 10.87). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1137 instead. See the full Farmhouse Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ode to Joy
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ode to Joy is Ode to Joy (1137). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). If Kompozit is your counter, order Ode to Joy and you'll get the same color. See the full Ode to Joy swatch →