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Dunn-Edwards Red Ink

DEA151 · #AC3235 · LRV 11.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob is a 97% match

Red Ink (DEA151) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 11.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob (97% match).

Compare Red Ink with other brands

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LRV

11.3 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEA151

HEX

#AC3235

RGB

172, 50, 53

HSL

359°, 55%, 44%

Family

Reds

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Red Ink FAQ

What is the LRV of Red Ink?

Red Ink has an 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.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Heartthrob (SW 6866), 97%; Valspar: Très Bien (8001-9G), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Hot Tamale (CSP-1155), 96%; PPG: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), 91%; Glidden: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 90%; Behr: Stiletto Love (P160-7), 87%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 68%. 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 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.