Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red alternatives

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Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red
Hex#805348LRV≈ 11ShadeMid-toned red

Thinking of Etruscan Red but weighing up alternatives? This mid-toned red from Farrow & Ball has several close cousins across the UK ranges. PaintDial’s closest match from another UK brand is Desert Squall by Johnstone's (very close), with every other close match ranked below.

PaintDial verdict

Desert Squall by Johnstone's is the closest match from any other brand (very close) — though it’s slightly softer. It’s also the best-value tier of the close matches — unusual, as the nearest match and the best-value one usually differ. Only one of the 8 other brands manages a near-identical match, which makes Etruscan Red fairly distinctive. LRV is estimated from each brand’s swatch, so order testers before committing.

Below is every genuinely close match to Etruscan Red from the other eight brands — ranked purely by closeness, so where one brand has several near-misses, they all appear. For the single best match per brand, see the Etruscan Red colour page.

All 20 close matches, ranked

1Desert SquallJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly softer than Etruscan Red.Closest overall match.#79554C2Canyon StoneJohnstone's · Value · very close#8158503Burnished LeafJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly more saturated than Etruscan Red.#89534B4Barn DoorJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly cooler than Etruscan Red.#7C514E5Sicilian Summer 1Dulux · Mid-range · very closeSlightly warmer and noticeably more saturated than Etruscan Red.#8B4C3F6Hunt Club RedJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly warmer and noticeably more saturated than Etruscan Red.#87493C7Chocolate FountainDulux · Mid-range · closeSlightly warmer than Etruscan Red.#7A4D3A8Brick RedJohnstone's · Value · closeDarker (about 2 lrv points) than Etruscan Red.#7A473F9Arabian RedCraig & Rose · Premium · closeNoticeably more saturated than Etruscan Red.#8C4B4110Spice It UpJohnstone's · Value · closeLighter (about 2 lrv points) and slightly warmer than Etruscan Red.#8C5C4A11Baked BeanJohnstone's · Value · closeDarker (about 2 lrv points) and slightly more saturated than Etruscan Red.#7A463712Rich ClayJohnstone's · Value · closeSlightly warmer and noticeably more saturated than Etruscan Red.#90543F13Russet AppleJohnstone's · Value · closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Etruscan Red.#8B5E4D14MuscovadoLittle Greene · Premium · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Etruscan Red.#86563E15Cottage ChocolateDulux · Mid-range · closeNoticeably softer than Etruscan Red.#765B4D16Tuscan RedLittle Greene · Premium · closeDarker (about 2 lrv points), slightly warmer and noticeably more saturated than Etruscan Red.#87453517Flame Frenzy 2Dulux · Mid-range · closeNoticeably warmer and noticeably more saturated than Etruscan Red.#86483118Wild Mushroom 1Dulux · Mid-range · closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) and slightly softer than Etruscan Red.#88625A19Sweet CinnamonDulux · Mid-range · closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) and slightly softer than Etruscan Red.#88625A20Ancient CopperJohnstone's · Value · closeNoticeably warmer and noticeably more saturated than Etruscan Red.#8B4A32

Common questions

Is there a Dulux equivalent to Etruscan Red?

The nearest Dulux colour is Sicilian Summer 1 (very close). It won’t be pixel-perfect, so order a tester before committing.

What’s the best-value alternative to Etruscan Red?

Of the close matches, Desert Squall by Johnstone's is the best-value option (value, very close).

How close are these to Etruscan Red?

The list shows every genuinely close match from other brands, ranked nearest-first by perceptual colour difference — including several from one brand where they’re all close. Screens differ from paint on a wall, so treat these as a shortlist and always order tester pots.

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