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Ref. #A35046 · DE5118

BBQ

14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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BBQ Technical Profile

HEX Code#A35046
RGB163, 80, 70
LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Persimmon Red

Complement

Blue Spa

BBQ Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Le Corbusier Crush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Port Hope

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to BBQ.

Arabian Red

Dunn-Edwards · DEA155

#A14C3F

Pasadena Rose

Dunn-Edwards · DET429

#A84A49

Santa Fe Sunset

Dunn-Edwards · DET458

#A75A4C

Red Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE5097

#A65052

Russet Leather

Dunn-Edwards · DET440

#965849

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

#C04641

Bed of Roses

Benjamin Moore · 1318

#F7C2C7

Intrigue

Behr · P160-6

#C02741

Soft Lace

Behr · W-B-110

#F8F1EF

Caliente

Benjamin Moore · AF-290

#8B2829

Red Red Rose

PPG · 90RR 18/450

#C75361

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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