Russet Red
2011-7 · #923F2D · LRV 9.9 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Bean4
- 2Russet Red9.9
- 3Cavern Clay20
- 4Redend Point30
What Color Is Russet Red, Really?
Russet Red reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 2011-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Russet Red
Russet Red 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 Russet Red
At LRV 9.9, Russet Red 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 Russet Red 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 Valspar 2011-7 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 | Brick PaverSW 7599 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.5 | 10 | Color page → |
| Behr | Ground NutmegS-H-230 · Behr | 2.8 | 10 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Handmade RugCC-124 · Benjamin Moore | 1.4 | 11 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Cedar ChestPPG1065-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.9 | 11 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Cedar ChestPPG1065-7 · Glidden | 4.1 | 11 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rustic Rouge307-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.5 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Russet Red within Valspar'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 #923F2D in HSL space. Pair Russet Red with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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