Heart Throb DET412 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CB3D3C, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #CB3D3C · DET412
Heart Throb
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Heart Throb Technical Profile
HEX Code#CB3D3C
RGB203, 61, 60
Estimated LRV16.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Heart Throb
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Heart Throb from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Heart Throb are Red Geranium by PPG (a close digital match), Painter’s Red by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mullen Pink by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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