First Love DE5053 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CF758A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #CF758A · DE5053
First Love
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
First Love Technical Profile
HEX Code#CF758A
RGB207, 117, 138
Estimated LRV27.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#D1768C
Close digital match
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#CF748C
Close digital match
Glam
Vista Paint
#CC7289
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Secret Rendezvous
Benjamin Moore
#D6798C
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#CF6E82
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#D47C8C
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#CE7C94
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#DD768D
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#B16D85
Visible digital difference
Light Pink
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#EA899A
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Petal .03
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#F1A1A6
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Colors That Work With First Love
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match First Love from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to First Love are Razzberries by PPG (a close digital match), Glam by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Glam by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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