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Dunn-Edwards Striking Red

DEA103 · #C03543 · LRV 14.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red is a 94% match

Striking Red (DEA103) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 14.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red (94% match).

Compare Striking Red with other brands

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LRV

14.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEA103

HEX

#C03543

RGB

192, 53, 67

HSL

354°, 57%, 48%

Family

Reds

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Striking Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Striking Red?

Striking Red has an 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.

What is the closest match to Striking Red in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Watermelon Red (2087-20), 94%; Glidden: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), 94%; Valspar: Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A), 93%; PPG: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), 92%; Behr: Whip Lash (P150-6), 88%; Sherwin-Williams: Positive Red (SW 6871), 87%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 60%. 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 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.