Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Victorian Rouge |
| SKU | DE5095 |
| Hex | #D28085 |
| RGB | 210, 128, 133 |
| HSL | 356°, 48%, 66% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Victorian Rouge
Victorian Rouge sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Victorian Rouge 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.
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 pink 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
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Victorian 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 #D28085 in HSL space. Pair Victorian 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 Victorian Rouge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Victorian 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 DE5095 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Tuberose (SW 6578) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tuberose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
Behr has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Fireplace Glow (M190-5) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fireplace Glow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Victorian Rouge is Genuine Pink (2005-40) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Genuine Pink swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
At Valspar, the closest color to Victorian Rouge is Strawberry Pink (2001-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.4 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strawberry Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Cranapple (PPG1190-5) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cranapple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
Glidden's nearest match is Fashion Front Rose (90RR 30/285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Victorian Rouge without repainting risk. See the full Fashion Front Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Preppy Pink (204-5DB) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Preppy Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Dreaming Pink (HGSW 1034) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dreaming Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Fruit Fool (NO. 9911) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fruit Fool swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Marble Pink (0057) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marble Pink swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Victorian Rouge
Clare has no exact twin of Victorian Rouge. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →