BBQ DE5118 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A35046, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Northern Fire from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A35046 · DE5118
BBQ
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
BBQ Technical Profile
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BBQ in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to BBQ in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBBQ
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNorthern Fire
Northern Fire
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Penny Lane
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Redrock Canyon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mojave Sunset
Behr
Nearly identical
Toasted Cranberry
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Stick
PPG
Nearly identical
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Nearly identical
Red Rainboot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With BBQ
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
BBQ
#A35046
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A99473
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for BBQ
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
BBQ 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 BBQ.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does BBQ have?
BBQ 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 BBQ in your own space before committing.
What colors match BBQ from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to BBQ are Northern Fire by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tucson Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Penny Lane by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting BBQ'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 BBQ?
BBQ has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why BBQ's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.