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Dunn-Edwards Jaipur DreamDEFD09 · #A45D6F · LRV 17

Jaipur Dream reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DEFD09 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS JAIPUR DREAM
RGB 164, 93, 111LRV 17

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameJaipur Dream
SKUDEFD09
Hex#A45D6F
RGB164, 93, 111
HSL345°, 28%, 50%
LRV17
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyPink
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About Dunn-Edwards Jaipur Dream

With an LRV of 17, Jaipur Dream is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta 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.

Jaipur Dream 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 by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 pink from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.72
All pink at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6572 · #A2566F · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 15
SW 6305 · #995D62 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 16

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.68
All pink at Behr →
MQ1-7 · #A55C6D · ΔE 0.68 · LRV 17
MQ1-07 · #A85E6E · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 17
S160-5 · #A96372 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 19
T13-1 · #AA6179 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 18

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.16
All pink at Benjamin Moore →
1356 · #9E5774 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 17

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All pink at Valspar →
1007-5B · #9C636D · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 17.1
M223 · #A25462 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 15
1006-3B · #AC5A66 · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 17
V041-5 · #99546D · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 14.2

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.82
All pink at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1050-6 · #A9586D · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 17
PPG18-23 · #9C6171 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 17
PPG1044-6 · #A5647E · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 19

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.25
All pink at Glidden →
PPG18-23 · #9C6071 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 17
PPG1044-6 · #A5647E · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 19
90RR 16/298 · #A65B61 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 16
PPG18-22 · #A0666B · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 18

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.74
All pink at Dutch Boy →
201-6DB · #A05169 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 14
247-6DB · #AC5F7E · ΔE 4.36 · LRV 19
102-6DB · #B8596D · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 18
HGSW 1023 · #A2566F · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 15
HGSW 6572 · #A2566F · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 15

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All pink at Hirshfield's →
0087 · #A6646F · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 20

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.14
All pink at C2 Paint →
C2-524 · #A45764 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 16

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All pink at Kompozit →
0087 · #A6646F · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 18

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Jaipur Dream within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE5019 · LRV 15
DET418 · LRV 14
DEFD12 · LRV 17
DE5054 · LRV 18
DE5034 · LRV 13
DE5012 · LRV 17

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #A45D6F in HSL space. Pair Jaipur Dream with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A45D6F + #5DA492
TRIADIC
#A45D6F · #6FA45D · #5D6FA4
ANALOGOUS
#A45D92 · #A45D6F · #A46E5D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.8:1AA
Sample text on black
4.37:1AA Large

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Jaipur Dream Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Jaipur Dream 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 DEFD09 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Jaipur Dream is Ruby Shade (SW 6572) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Shade swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

The closest Behr equivalent of Jaipur Dream is Shine Baby Shine (MQ1-7). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If Behr is your counter, order Shine Baby Shine and you'll get the same color. See the full Shine Baby Shine swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Jaipur Dream. The nearest is Fashion Rose (1356) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fashion Rose swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

Valspar has no exact twin of Jaipur Dream. The nearest is Pretty Peony (1006-3B) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pretty Peony swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Heart's Content (PPG1050-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Jaipur Dream without repainting risk. See the full Heart's Content swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

At Glidden, the closest color to Jaipur Dream is Berries And Cream (PPG18-23) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berries And Cream swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Jaipur Dream. The nearest is Balsamic Berries (247-6DB) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Balsamic Berries swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Jaipur Dream is Hearts Content (HGSW 1023) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearts Content swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Jaipur Dream is Cinnapink (0087) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnapink swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Jaipur Dream is Bombay (C2-524) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bombay swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Jaipur Dream

At Kompozit, the closest color to Jaipur Dream is Cinnapink (0087) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnapink swatch →

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