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Dunn-Edwards Red Contrast

DEA106 · #B33234 · LRV 12.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Positive Red is a 94% match

Red Contrast (DEA106) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 12.1 (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 Sherwin-Williams Positive Red (94% match).

Compare Red Contrast with other brands

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LRV

12.1 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEA106

HEX

#B33234

RGB

179, 50, 52

HSL

359°, 56%, 45%

Family

Reds

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Red Contrast FAQ

What is the LRV of Red Contrast?

Red Contrast has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.1 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 Red Contrast in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Positive Red (SW 6871), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Neon Red (2087-10), 93%; Behr: Flirt Alert (P150-7), 91%; Valspar: Très Bien (8001-9G), 91%; PPG: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (HGSW7589), 84%; Glidden: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 84%; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), 65%. 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 Red Contrast?

The HEX code of Red Contrast (DEA106) is #B33234, RGB 179, 50, 52. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.