Heart Throb DET412 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CB3D3C, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Geranium from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CB3D3C · DET412
Heart Throb
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Heart Throb Technical Profile
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Heart Throb in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Heart Throb in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsHeart Throb
Nearly identical
PPGRed Geranium
Red Geranium
PPG
Nearly identical
Painter’s Red
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mullen Pink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Strawberry Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pure Red
RAL
Nearly identical
Stop
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Luscious Scarlet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rojo Torero
Behr
Very similar
Lovely Love Song
Valspar
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Atomic Red
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heart Throb
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heart Throb
#CB3D3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BC9976
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heart Throb
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heart Throb 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 Heart Throb.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heart Throb — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heart Throb have?
Heart Throb by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Heart Throb in your own space before committing.
What colors match Heart Throb from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heart Throb are Red Geranium by PPG (a near-identical match), Painter’s Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mullen Pink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Heart Throb'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 Heart Throb?
Heart Throb has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heart Throb's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.