Country Redwood
What Country Redwood Actually Looks Like
Country Redwood is a dark, saturated brick red that reads more burgundy than fire-engine. It sits low on the value scale, which means it absorbs a lot of light and reads as a genuinely deep, moody color in most conditions. In bright direct sun it shows its warm red character clearly. In low or north-facing light it can shift toward a dark brownish maroon that reads almost opaque.
Country Redwood Undertones
The color facts for Country Redwood do not specify confirmed undertones, and without independent research to draw from, it would not be honest to name them precisely. What the hex and RGB values do support is that this is a red with more warmth than coolness, and the brown and orange components in its makeup keep it rooted in earthy, natural territory rather than anything jewel-toned or berry-like.
Where Country Redwood Works Best
Because Country Redwood has a very low light reflectance, it works best where you want drama and enclosure rather than brightness. Think accent walls, front doors, shutters, or exterior trim against a lighter body color. On an exterior, its depth reads as grounded and classic. Indoors, use it in rooms where you control the light, like a dining room with warm artificial lighting, or a library or study where the cocoon effect is the whole point. Avoid it in small rooms where you need the walls to recede.
Where to put Country Redwood
Country Redwood is a strong choice for a front door against a white, gray, or tan exterior. Its depth reads as welcoming and traditional without being flashy, and it holds up well against natural wood surrounds.
In a dining room with warm incandescent or candlelight, Country Redwood wraps the space and makes it feel intimate. Keep the ceiling lighter so the room does not feel compressed.
The low LRV works in your favor in a study where you want the walls to feel close and the room to feel settled. Pair it with dark wood furniture and warm brass or bronze fixtures.
As a shutter or trim color on a white, cream, or soft gray house, Country Redwood adds a classic New England or colonial character without the harshness of a brighter red.
What to Pair With Country Redwood
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for Country Redwood at this time. As a general pairing principle, this deep earthy red works well alongside crisp whites for contrast, warm creamy whites to soften the combination, and natural wood tones that echo its brick and clay character.
Colors that clash with Country Redwood
Country Redwood's warm earthy red will fight with cool blue-gray tones in an adjacent space, making both colors look off.
A stark cool white trim can make Country Redwood look muddy rather than rich.
With an LRV just above six, Country Redwood will make a small dark room feel significantly smaller and potentially oppressive.
Common questions
Country Redwood's Benjamin Moore code is PM-16, its hex is #762C23, and its precise LRV is 6.04, placing it firmly in the dark end of the value scale.
Yes. Benjamin Moore offers Country Redwood in both interior and exterior products, which makes it a practical choice if you want to carry the color from a front door or shutters to an interior accent wall.
A semi-gloss or gloss finish works well on a front door. It highlights the depth of the color, holds up to weather and handling, and is easy to wipe clean.
Yes. In warm incandescent or LED light indoors, its red character comes forward and the color looks richest. In cool daylight, especially in north-facing rooms, it can shift toward a darker brownish maroon. Test a large sample in your specific light conditions before committing.