The Production Reds I've seen are a sort of dull, flat red color, not all that attractive, IMO. But then, I also dont care for the color of the red sexlink, either. My NHs are almost the exact flaming red of my RIR/Buff Orp cross hen, Meg. They are just hatchery stock and dont have much black in the hackles like I've seen in many NH hens.