Iron Ore DE5153 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AF5B46, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Scorching Hot from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF5B46 · DE5153
Iron Ore
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Iron Ore Technical Profile
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Iron Ore in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Iron Ore in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsIron Ore
Nearly identical
KilzScorching Hot
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Orange Maple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glowing Firelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Egyptian
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coral Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pebblestone Clay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iced Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Jalapeño
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cherry Blink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iron Ore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron Ore
#AF5B46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B09F78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron Ore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron Ore 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 Iron Ore.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Iron Ore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron Ore have?
Iron Ore 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 Iron Ore in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iron Ore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Ore are Scorching Hot by Kilz (a near-identical match), Orange Maple by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glowing Firelight by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Iron Ore'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 Iron Ore?
Iron Ore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Iron Ore's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.