Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Deep Hibiscus |
| SKU | DE5083 |
| Hex | #CB5251 |
| RGB | 203, 82, 81 |
| HSL | 0°, 54%, 56% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Deep Hibiscus
With an LRV of 18, Deep Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Deep Hibiscus 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 #CB5251 in HSL space. Pair Deep Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Deep Hibiscus 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 DE5083 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Gladiola (SW 6875) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gladiola swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
At Behr, the closest color to Deep Hibiscus is Super Hero (T15-14) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Super Hero swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Raspberry Pudding (2004-30) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raspberry Pudding swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Wet Coral (PPG1189-6) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Coral swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Glidden's nearest match is French Stripe Red (10YR 17/465), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Deep Hibiscus without repainting risk. See the full French Stripe Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Gingham Pink (106-6DB) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gingham Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Copenhagen Roof (NO. 9816) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Copenhagen Roof swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Deep Hibiscus is Mullen Pink (1101) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mullen Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Sweet Baby Rose (1067) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Baby Rose swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Field Clay (BD56) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Field Clay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Clare has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Deep Hibiscus
Kompozit has no exact twin of Deep Hibiscus. The nearest is Sweet Baby Rose (1067) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Baby Rose swatch →