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Dunn-Edwards Amaranth
DEFD20 · #CD4D4F · LRV ~18.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Burnt Red (~96% proximity)Amaranth (DEFD20) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.9 (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 PPG Burnt Red (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Amaranth in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Amaranth in other brands?
PPG: Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Whip Lash (P150-6), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ryan Red (1314), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (SW 7589), ~83% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (HGSW7589), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~69% 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 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.