Raisin in the Sun
DE6034 · #78615C · LRV 13 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Mahogany0
- 2Turkish Coffee5
- 3Raisin in the Sun13
- 4Cavern Clay20
- 5Redend Point30
What Color Is Raisin in the Sun, Really?
Raisin in the Sun reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DE6034 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Raisin in the Sun
Raisin in the Sun works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Raisin in the Sun
With an LRV of 13, Raisin in the Sun 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.
Most complaints about Raisin in the Sun are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE6034 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Bateau BrownSW 6033 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 13 | Color page → |
| Behr | Secret JournalMQ1-57 · Behr | 2.2 | 14 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pinch of Spice1449 · Benjamin Moore | 3.6 | 15 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Marron1004-9B · Valspar | 0.6 | 13.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Poppy PodsPPG1075-6 · PPG / Glidden | 4.1 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Poppy PodsPPG1075-6 · Glidden | 4.0 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The nearest shades to Raisin in the Sun within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #78615C in HSL space. Pair Raisin in the Sun with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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