Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Rouge |
| SKU | DE5116 |
| Hex | #C8756D |
| RGB | 200, 117, 109 |
| HSL | 5°, 45%, 61% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Rouge
Rouge sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Rouge is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Rouge 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 #C8756D in HSL space. Pair Rouge 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 Rouge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rouge 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 DE5116 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rouge
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rouge is Coral Clay (SW 9005) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Clay swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rouge
At Behr, the closest color to Rouge is Aloe Blossom (MQ4-33) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aloe Blossom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rouge
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coral Bronze (1298), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rouge without repainting risk. See the full Coral Bronze swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rouge
At Valspar, the closest color to Rouge is Rhapsody (2002-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhapsody swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rouge
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rouge is Sahara Sun (PPG1064-6) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sahara Sun swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rouge
At Glidden, the closest color to Rouge is Indian Summer Orange (30YR 26/330) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Indian Summer Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rouge
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rouge is Preppy Pink (204-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Preppy Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rouge
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rouge is Coralbelle (HGSW 2064) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coralbelle swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rouge
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rouge. The nearest is Red Earth (NO. 64) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Earth swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rouge
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rouge is It's My Party (1074) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It's My Party swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rouge
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rouge is It's My Party (1074) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It's My Party swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rouge
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rouge. The nearest is Cockscomb (BD54) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cockscomb swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Rouge
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Rouge is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rouge
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rouge is It's My Party (1074) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full It's My Party swatch →