Homestead Red DET414 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #986E6E, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Mauve from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #986E6E · DET414
Homestead Red
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Homestead Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#986E6E
RGB152, 110, 110
Estimated LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
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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#9A6F70
Close digital match
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#996C6E
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#926C6D
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#9B7275
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Colors That Work With Homestead Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Homestead Red
#986E6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Homestead Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Homestead 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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Homestead Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Homestead Red have?
Homestead Red by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Homestead Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Homestead Red are Deep Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Somerville Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bourbon Street by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Homestead 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 Homestead Red?
Homestead Red has a estimated lightness value of 19.0, 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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Why Homestead Red's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.