First Love DE5053 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CF758A, LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Razzberries from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CF758A · DE5053
First Love
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
First Love Technical Profile
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First Love in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to First Love 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 Love
Nearly identical
PPGRazzberries
Razzberries
PPG
Nearly identical
Glam
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glam
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Secret Rendezvous
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blossom
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tuberose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peruvian Pom Pom
Valspar
Very similar
Indian Sunset
Behr
Very similar
Peaking Pink
Kilz
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With First Love
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
First Love
#CF758A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B78B7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for First Love
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
First Love 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 First Love.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
First Love — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does First Love have?
First Love 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 Love in your own space before committing.
What colors match First Love from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Love are Razzberries by PPG (a near-identical match), Glam by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Glam by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting First Love'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 Love?
First Love has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why First Love's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.