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Dunn-Edwards Burnt Crimson

DEC705 · #784D4C · LRV ~9.8

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Beaujolais (~98% proximity)

Burnt Crimson (DEC705) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Beaujolais (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Burnt Crimson in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEC705

HEX

#784D4C

RGB

120, 77, 76

HSL

1°, 22%, 38%

Family

Reds

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Burnt Crimson FAQ

What undertone does Burnt Crimson have?

Burnt Crimson has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Burnt Crimson?

Burnt Crimson has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.8 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 Burnt Crimson in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Beaujolais (1259), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Chianti (PPG13-06), ~95% proximity; Behr: Cherry Cola (S130-7), ~92% proximity; PPG: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Carriage Door (SW 7594), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Berry Brandy (1005-9B), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordial (HGSW6306), ~85% 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 Burnt Crimson?

The HEX code of Burnt Crimson (DEC705) is #784D4C, RGB 120, 77, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.