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Dunn-Edwards Amaranth
DEFD20 · #CD4D4F · LRV 18.9
Compare with other brands: PPG Burnt Red is a 96% matchAmaranth (DEFD20) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 18.9 (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 PPG Burnt Red (96% match).
Compare Amaranth with other brands
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LRV
18.9 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DEFD20
HEX
#CD4D4F
RGB
205, 77, 79
HSL
359°, 56%, 55%
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Amaranth FAQ
What is the LRV of Amaranth?
Amaranth has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.9 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 Amaranth in other brands?
PPG: Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), 96%; Glidden: Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), 96%; Behr: Whip Lash (P150-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Ryan Red (1314), 92%; Valspar: Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A), 90%; Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (SW 7589), 83%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (HGSW7589), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), 69%. 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 Amaranth?
The HEX code of Amaranth (DEFD20) is #CD4D4F, RGB 205, 77, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.