Chiles De Arbol DEFD21 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C85E4B, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emotional from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C85E4B · DEFD21
Chiles De Arbol
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chiles De Arbol Technical Profile
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Chiles De Arbol in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chiles De Arbol in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsChiles De Arbol
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEmotional
Emotional
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oxide
Behr
Nearly identical
Vivid Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Wet Coral
PPG
Very similar
Grand Duke
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clementine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Habanero Pepper
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shimmered Copper
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dynamite
Kilz
Very similar
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Salmon Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chiles De Arbol
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chiles De Arbol
#C85E4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAA378
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chiles De Arbol
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chiles De Arbol 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 Chiles De Arbol.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chiles De Arbol — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chiles De Arbol have?
Chiles De Arbol 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 Chiles De Arbol in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chiles De Arbol from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chiles De Arbol are Emotional by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Oxide by Behr (a near-identical match), Vivid Orange by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Chiles De Arbol'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 Chiles De Arbol?
Chiles De Arbol has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, 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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Why Chiles De Arbol's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.