Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Rose Dusk |
| SKU | DE5150 |
| Hex | #E5A192 |
| RGB | 229, 161, 146 |
| HSL | 11°, 61%, 74% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Rose Dusk
Rose Dusk sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Rose Dusk is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Rose Dusk 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 #E5A192 in HSL space. Pair Rose Dusk 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 Rose Dusk Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rose Dusk 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 DE5150 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Dusk
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rose Dusk is Stone Fruit (SW 9699) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Fruit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rose Dusk
At Behr, the closest color to Rose Dusk is Coral Cloud (M200-4) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Cloud swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rose Dusk
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Custis Salmon (CW-215), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Custis Salmon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rose Dusk
Valspar has no exact twin of Rose Dusk. The nearest is Sweet Marmalade (2003-6B) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.1 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Marmalade swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rose Dusk
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Rose Dusk is Coral Blush (PPG1191-4). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Coral Blush and you'll get the same color. See the full Coral Blush swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rose Dusk
The closest Glidden equivalent of Rose Dusk is Coral Blush (PPG1191-4). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). If Glidden is your counter, order Coral Blush and you'll get the same color. See the full Coral Blush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rose Dusk
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Devoted Pink (205-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Devoted Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rose Dusk
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rose Dusk. The nearest is Classic Coral (HGSW 1095) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Classic Coral swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rose Dusk
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Blooth Pink (NO. 9806), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rose Dusk without repainting risk. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rose Dusk
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rose Dusk is Rose Essence (1065) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rose Dusk
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rose Dusk is Auburn Wave (0049) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rose Dusk
Clare has no exact twin of Rose Dusk. The nearest is Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rose Dusk
Backdrop has no exact twin of Rose Dusk. The nearest is Rosita (BD-RO) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rosita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rose Dusk
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rose Dusk is Auburn Wave (0049) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Auburn Wave swatch →