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Dunn-Edwards Outer Boundary

DE6021 · #654846 · LRV 7.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore El Cajon Clay is a 97% match

Outer Boundary (DE6021) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore El Cajon Clay (97% match).

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LRV

7.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE6021

HEX

#654846

RGB

101, 72, 70

HSL

4°, 18%, 34%

Family

Reds

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Outer Boundary FAQ

What undertone does Outer Boundary have?

Outer Boundary has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Outer Boundary?

Outer Boundary has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Outer Boundary in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: El Cajon Clay (1260), 97%; Glidden: Chocolate Eclair (PPG1054-7), 97%; Valspar: Purple Earth (1004-7A), 96%; PPG: Chocolate Eclair (PPG1054-7), 96%; Behr: Death By Chocolate (MQ1-54), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian (SW 7580), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (HGSW6027), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Outer Boundary?

The HEX code of Outer Boundary (DE6021) is #654846, RGB 101, 72, 70. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.