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Dunn-Edwards Red Ink
DEA151 · #AC3235 · LRV ~11.3
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob (~97% proximity)Red Ink (DEA151) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Red Ink in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
11.3 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DEA151
HEX
#AC3235
RGB
172, 50, 53
HSL
359°, 55%, 44%
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Red Ink FAQ
What is the LRV of Red Ink?
Red Ink has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Red Ink in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Heartthrob (SW 6866), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Très Bien (8001-9G), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hot Tamale (CSP-1155), ~96% proximity; PPG: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), ~90% proximity; Behr: Stiletto Love (P160-7), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~68% 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 Red Ink?
The HEX code of Red Ink (DEA151) is #AC3235, RGB 172, 50, 53. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.