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Dunn-Edwards Spanish Carmine

DEFD11 · #C74E4D · LRV ~18.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Holly Berry (~96% proximity)

Spanish Carmine (DEFD11) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Holly Berry (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Spanish Carmine in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.1 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEFD11

HEX

#C74E4D

RGB

199, 78, 77

HSL

0°, 52%, 54%

Family

Reds

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Spanish Carmine FAQ

What is the LRV of Spanish Carmine?

Spanish Carmine has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.1 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Spanish Carmine in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Holly Berry (1321), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Intrigue (P160-6), ~94% proximity; PPG: Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Dressed to the Nines (V043-5), ~88% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (SW 7589), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (HGSW7589), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~70% 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 Spanish Carmine?

The HEX code of Spanish Carmine (DEFD11) is #C74E4D, RGB 199, 78, 77. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.