Rose de Mai
DET432 · #CB8E81 · LRV 33 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Bubblegum Pink26
- 3Rose de Mai33
- 4Vintage Tea Rose47
- 5Pale Cherry Blossom61
What Color Is Rose de Mai, Really?
Rose de Mai reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Dunn-Edwards DET432 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Rose de Mai
Rose de Mai is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Rose de Mai
Rose de Mai sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Rose de Mai 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 DET432 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 | Constant CoralSW 6325 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.8 | 34 | Color page → |
| Behr | Portuguese DawnS160-4 · Behr | 2.0 | 33 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Antique Rose2173-40 · Benjamin Moore | 0.7 | 33 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Nectarine Spice8003-8D · Valspar | 2.1 | 36 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Mexican Moonlight1065-5 · PPG / Glidden | 1.9 | 35 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Orange EssentialPPG1063-5 · Glidden | 2.8 | 35 | Color page → |
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
The nearest shades to Rose de Mai 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 #CB8E81 in HSL space. Pair Rose de Mai with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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