Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Homestead Red |
| SKU | DET414 |
| Hex | #986E6E |
| RGB | 152, 110, 110 |
| HSL | 0°, 17%, 51% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Homestead Red
With an LRV of 19, Homestead 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.
Homestead Red works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Homestead 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 #986E6E in HSL space. Pair Homestead 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 Homestead Red Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Homestead 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 DET414 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Homestead Red
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Homestead Red is Deep Mauve (1265). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Deep Mauve and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Mauve swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Homestead Red
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rose Brocade (SW 4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Homestead Red without repainting risk. See the full Rose Brocade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Homestead Red
At Behr, the closest color to Homestead Red is Regal Rose (QE-05) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regal Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Homestead Red
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Homestead Red is Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clay Ridge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Homestead Red
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Homestead Red is Tofino (C2-539) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tofino swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Homestead Red
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Homestead Red is Abra Cadabra (0080) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Abra Cadabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Homestead Red
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Homestead Red is Smoked Rose (302-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Rose swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Homestead Red
Kompozit has no exact twin of Homestead Red. The nearest is Montrose Rose (0114) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Montrose Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Homestead Red
Valspar has no exact twin of Homestead Red. The nearest is Southern Road (1006-9C) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19.1 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Southern Road swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Homestead Red
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Homestead Red — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 6.26). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET414 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Homestead Red
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Homestead Red — the nearest deck color, Book Room Red (NO. 50), is clearly different (ΔE 7.44). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET414 instead. See the full Book Room Red swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Homestead Red
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Homestead Red — the nearest deck color, Elemental (JG-129), is clearly different (ΔE 11.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET414 instead. See the full Elemental swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Homestead Red
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Homestead Red — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 25.82). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET414 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →