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Dunn-Edwards Roses are Red
DET428 · #AA3646 · LRV ~11.6
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Mad About You (~96% proximity)Roses are Red (DET428) is a deep red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Mad About You (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Roses are Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
11.6 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DET428
HEX
#AA3646
RGB
170, 54, 70
HSL
352°, 52%, 44%
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Roses are Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Roses are Red?
Roses are Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.6 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 Roses are Red in other brands?
Valspar: Mad About You (P003), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Radish (SW 6861), ~95% proximity; PPG: Red Licorice (PPG1186-7), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Lyons Red (CC-68), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Red Licorice (PPG1186-7), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), ~87% proximity; Behr: No More Drama (P140-7), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~78% 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 Roses are Red?
The HEX code of Roses are Red (DET428) is #AA3646, RGB 170, 54, 70. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.