Geranium Red DE5089 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D76968, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Legacy Rose from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D76968 · DE5089
Geranium Red
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Geranium Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#D76968
RGB215, 105, 104
Estimated LRV25.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Geranium Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Geranium Red
#D76968
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9A75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Geranium Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Geranium Red 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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Geranium Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Geranium Red have?
Geranium Red by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Geranium Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Geranium Red are Legacy Rose by PPG (a close digital match), Begonia by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Coral Berry by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Geranium Red'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 Geranium Red?
Geranium Red has a estimated lightness value of 25.5, 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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