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First Crush

75%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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First Crush DE5092 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FCD8DC, LRV 75 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wishful Thinking from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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First Crush Technical Profile

HEX Code#FCD8DC
RGB252, 216, 220
LRV75.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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First Crush in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to First Crush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsFirst Crush
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Go Girl!

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Peachtree

Behr

Nearly identical

Powder Pink

PPG

Nearly identical

Ribbon Pink

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Oh So Pink

Valspar

Nearly identical

Impatiens Petal

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pink Lemoncello

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sprout .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Sweet Blush

Kilz

Very similar

Calamine

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With First Crush

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

First Crush

#FCD8DC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CD8D65

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for First Crush

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tartlet

Complement

Let it Snow

First Crush Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Sentimental Pink

Accent

Cellar Door

Pop

Red Power

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Vibrant Orchid

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Shamrock Field

Pop

Jade Mountain

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

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Cherry Blush

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Mannequin

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Cotton Club

Dunn-Edwards · DET431

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Blushing Bride

Dunn-Edwards · DE6093

#EEDAD1

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

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Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

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Berry Blush

Valspar · 1004-1A

#B84D5D

Dynamite

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Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

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Deep Cherrywood

Behr · ECC-42-3

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Cinnabar

Behr · ICC-72

#8D4C46

First Crush — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does First Crush have?
First Crush by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 First Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match First Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Crush are Wishful Thinking by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Go Girl! by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sweet Memories by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting First Crush'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 First Crush?
First Crush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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