Redwood Forest Cathedral
DESS03 · #7F443D · LRV 9 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Redwood Forest Cathedral9
- 3Cinnamon Slate19
- 4Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Redwood Forest Cathedral, Really?
Redwood Forest Cathedral reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DESS03 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Redwood Forest Cathedral
Redwood Forest Cathedral earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Redwood Forest Cathedral
At LRV 9, Redwood Forest Cathedral is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Redwood Forest Cathedral 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 DESS03 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 | Red BarnSW 7591 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | Cherry BarkECC-15-3 · Behr | 1.5 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | RedwoodES-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 0 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Red Henna1008-7A · Valspar | 1.0 | 8.5 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Sweet SpiceberryPPG1059-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Sweet SpiceberryPPG1059-7 · Glidden | 1.2 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The nearest shades to Redwood Forest Cathedral 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 #7F443D in HSL space. Pair Redwood Forest Cathedral with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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