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Dunn-Edwards Striking Red
DEA103 · #C03543 · LRV ~14.2
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red (~94% proximity)Striking Red (DEA103) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Striking Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
14.2 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DEA103
HEX
#C03543
RGB
192, 53, 67
HSL
354°, 57%, 48%
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Striking Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Striking Red?
Striking Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Striking Red in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Watermelon Red (2087-20), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A), ~93% proximity; PPG: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), ~92% proximity; Behr: Whip Lash (P150-6), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Positive Red (SW 6871), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~60% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Striking Red?
The HEX code of Striking Red (DEA103) is #C03543, RGB 192, 53, 67. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.