Antique Garnet DE6027 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8E5E5E, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barn Door from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E5E5E · DE6027
Antique Garnet
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antique Garnet Technical Profile
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Antique Garnet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Garnet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAntique Garnet
Nearly identical
PPGBarn Door
Barn Door
PPG
Nearly identical
Garrison Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Abra Cadabra
Vista Paint
Very similar
Whimsy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Carpe Diem
Behr
Very similar
Australian Shiraz
Kilz
Very similar
Rambling Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Strawberry Shade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Muted Red
Valspar
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Garnet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Garnet
#8E5E5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A69079
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Garnet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Garnet Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Antique Garnet.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Garnet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Garnet have?
Antique Garnet by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antique Garnet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Garnet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Garnet are Barn Door by PPG (a near-identical match), Garrison Red by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Fading Twilight by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Antique Garnet's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Antique Garnet?
Antique Garnet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Antique Garnet's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.