Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Deep Crimson |
| SKU | DEA152 |
| Hex | #8F423D |
| RGB | 143, 66, 61 |
| HSL | 4°, 40%, 40% |
| LRV | 10 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Deep Crimson
With an LRV of 10, Deep Crimson is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Deep Crimson works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Deep Crimson within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8F423D in HSL space. Pair Deep Crimson with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Deep Crimson Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deep Crimson from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEA152 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Flower Pot (SW 6334) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Pot swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deep Crimson
The closest Behr equivalent of Deep Crimson is Rocking Chair Red (PPF-40). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). If Behr is your counter, order Rocking Chair Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Rocking Chair Red swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deep Crimson
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Maple Leaf Red (2084-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Crimson without repainting risk. See the full Maple Leaf Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At Valspar, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Decadent Red (2002-5A) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9.1 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Decadent Red swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deep Crimson
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Deep Crimson. The nearest is Crazed Cranberry (PPG13-12) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crazed Cranberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At Glidden, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Rusty Red (10YR 10/312) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rusty Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Regaled Red (306-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regaled Red swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Victorious Red (HGSW 1071) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorious Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deep Crimson
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ruggero Red (H008), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Crimson without repainting risk. See the full Ruggero Red swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Codman Claret (H0008) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Codman Claret swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At Rodda, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Picante (CA227) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Picante swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deep Crimson
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Deep Crimson is Mojo (C2-553). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 10). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Mojo and you'll get the same color. See the full Mojo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deep Crimson
At Kompozit, the closest color to Deep Crimson is Lover's Kiss (0067) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 10) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lover's Kiss swatch →