Otis Madeira
H0134 · #633D38 · LRV 6 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Mahogany0
- 2Otis Madeira6
- 3Porpoise13
- 4Cavern Clay20
What Color Is Otis Madeira, Really?
Otis Madeira reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Hirshfield's H0134 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Otis Madeira
Otis Madeira earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Otis Madeira
At LRV 6, Otis Madeira is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Otis Madeira are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Hirshfield's H0134 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | CordovanSW 6027 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.6 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Chipotle PastePPU2-01 · Behr | 1.7 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Nicolson RedCW-270 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Brown Plum1006-7A · Valspar | 1.4 | 6.5 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Old Mahogany98RR 06/206 · Glidden | 3.4 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Aged Beauty401-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.0 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
The nearest shades to Otis Madeira within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #633D38 in HSL space. Pair Otis Madeira with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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