Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Glitzy Red |
| SKU | DEA153 |
| Hex | #AF413B |
| RGB | 175, 65, 59 |
| HSL | 3°, 50%, 46% |
| LRV | 13 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Glitzy Red
With an LRV of 13, Glitzy Red 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.
Glitzy Red 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
16 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
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Glitzy Red 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 #AF413B in HSL space. Pair Glitzy Red 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 Glitzy Red Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glitzy Red 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 DEA153 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glitzy Red
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Red Tomato (SW 6607), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Red without repainting risk. See the full Red Tomato swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Glitzy Red
Behr's nearest match is Crimson Silk (PMD-85), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Red without repainting risk. See the full Crimson Silk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glitzy Red
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Glitzy Red is Shy Cherry (2007-20). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Shy Cherry and you'll get the same color. See the full Shy Cherry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At Valspar, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Red Ochre (2011-4) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13.1 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Ochre swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glitzy Red
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rum Punch (PPG1190-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Red without repainting risk. See the full Rum Punch swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Glitzy Red
Glidden's nearest match is Rum Punch (PPG1190-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Red without repainting risk. See the full Rum Punch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Lantern Red (206-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lantern Red swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Scotch Bonnet Pepper (HGSW 1081) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scotch Bonnet Pepper swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Glitzy Red
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Hopscotch (JG-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Red without repainting risk. See the full Hopscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Romesco (NO. CB4) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romesco swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Unmatched Beauty (1110) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Unmatched Beauty swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Empower (1095) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empower swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Tango (C2-566) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tango swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Glitzy Red
Backdrop has no exact twin of Glitzy Red. The nearest is Bahaus (BD-BH) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Glitzy Red
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Glitzy Red. The nearest is Farmhouse Red (329211) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 13). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Farmhouse Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glitzy Red
At Kompozit, the closest color to Glitzy Red is Empower (1095) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 13) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empower swatch →