Richardson Brick
H0010 · #854C47 · LRV 11 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Bewitched6
- 3Richardson Brick11
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Richardson Brick, Really?
Richardson Brick reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Hirshfield's H0010 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Richardson Brick
Richardson Brick 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.
How Lighting Changes Richardson Brick
With an LRV of 11, Richardson Brick 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.
Most complaints about Richardson Brick 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 H0010 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 | CordialSW 6306 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 11 | Color page → |
| Behr | Brown Thrush210F-7 · Behr | 0.6 | 11 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Burnt Russet042 · Benjamin Moore | 1.4 | 11 | Color page → |
| Valspar | WatusiM152 · Valspar | 3.2 | 9.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Fallingwater RedPPG13-02 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 11 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Fallingwater RedPPG13-02 · Glidden | 1.3 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
The nearest shades to Richardson Brick 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 #854C47 in HSL space. Pair Richardson Brick with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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