Handmade Red DE6026 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A87678, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carley's Rose from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A87678 · DE6026
Handmade Red
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Handmade Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#A87678
RGB168, 118, 120
Estimated LRV22.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Handmade Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Handmade Red
#A87678
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Handmade Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Handmade Red Room Palettes
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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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Handmade Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Handmade Red have?
Handmade Red 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 Handmade Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Handmade Red are Carley's Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Salon Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cinnamon Diamonds by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Handmade 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 Handmade Red?
Handmade Red has a estimated lightness value of 22.6, 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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