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Dunn-Edwards Chiles de Arbol

DEFD21 · #C85E4B · LRV ~20.8

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Emotional (~95% proximity)

Chiles de Arbol (DEFD21) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.8 (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 Sherwin-Williams Emotional (~95% proximity).

Closest tone to Chiles de Arbol in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

20.8 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DEFD21

HEX

#C85E4B

RGB

200, 94, 75

HSL

9°, 53%, 54%

Family

Reds

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Chiles de Arbol FAQ

What is the LRV of Chiles de Arbol?

Chiles de Arbol has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.8 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 Chiles de Arbol in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Emotional (SW 6621), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Emotional (HGSW6621), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Adobe Orange (2171-30), ~92% proximity; Behr: Deep Fire (M180-7), ~91% proximity; PPG: Firecracker (PPG1190-6), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Orange Vermillion (PPG1194-7), ~87% proximity; Valspar: Flamenco Pink (2004-3B), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~82% 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 Chiles de Arbol?

The HEX code of Chiles de Arbol (DEFD21) is #C85E4B, RGB 200, 94, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.