Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Red Revival |
| SKU | DEA154 |
| Hex | #A8453B |
| RGB | 168, 69, 59 |
| HSL | 6°, 48%, 45% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Red Revival
With an LRV of 12, Red Revival 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.
Red Revival 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Red Revival 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 #A8453B in HSL space. Pair Red Revival 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 Red Revival Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Red Revival 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 DEA154 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Red Revival
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Red Revival. The nearest is Antique Red (SW 7587) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antique Red swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Red Revival
Behr's nearest match is Colorful Leaves (M190-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Red Revival without repainting risk. See the full Colorful Leaves swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Red Revival
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is King's Red (CW-335), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Red Revival without repainting risk. See the full King's Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Red Revival
Valspar's nearest match is Red Ochre (2011-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13.1 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Red Revival without repainting risk. See the full Red Ochre swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Red Revival
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Red Revival is Rum Punch (PPG1190-7). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Rum Punch and you'll get the same color. See the full Rum Punch swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Red Revival
The closest Glidden equivalent of Red Revival is Rum Punch (PPG1190-7). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12). If Glidden is your counter, order Rum Punch and you'll get the same color. See the full Rum Punch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Red Revival
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Red Revival is Arizona Sun (306-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arizona Sun swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Red Revival
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Red Revival is Ruby Red Slippers (HGSW 1072) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Red Slippers swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Red Revival
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Hopscotch (JG-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Red Revival without repainting risk. See the full Hopscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Red Revival
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Red Revival is Harissa (NO. 9916) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harissa swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Red Revival
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Red Revival is Queen's Coat (H009) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Queen's Coat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Red Revival
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Red Revival is Redrock Canyon (H0011) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redrock Canyon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Red Revival
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Red Revival is Tango (C2-566) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) 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 Red Revival
Backdrop has no exact twin of Red Revival. The nearest is Bahaus (BD-BH) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Red Revival
At Kompozit, the closest color to Red Revival is Carrot Cake (1054) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carrot Cake swatch →