Burnt Crimson DEC705 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #784D4C, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hodley Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #784D4C · DEC705
Burnt Crimson
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Crimson Technical Profile
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Burnt Crimson in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnt Crimson in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBurnt Crimson
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHodley Red
Hodley Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Hills
Behr
Nearly identical
Alden Till
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chianti
PPG
Nearly identical
In the Red
Valspar
Very similar
County Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Carriage Door
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnt Crimson
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnt Crimson
#784D4C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#947D63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnt Crimson
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnt Crimson 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 Burnt Crimson.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnt Crimson — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnt Crimson have?
Burnt Crimson 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 Burnt Crimson in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnt Crimson from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnt Crimson are Hodley Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Beaujolais by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Autumn Hills by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnt Crimson'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 Burnt Crimson?
Burnt Crimson has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnt Crimson's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.