Mesa Red DET430 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9B5953, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fire Weed from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B5953 · DET430
Mesa Red
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mesa Red Technical Profile
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Mesa Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mesa Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMesa Red
Nearly identical
PPGFire Weed
Fire Weed
PPG
Nearly identical
Perfect Penny
Behr
Nearly identical
Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Ginseng
Kilz
Very similar
Bricktone Red
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Majestic Ridge
Vista Paint
Very similar
Toasted Cranberry
Valspar
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mesa Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mesa Red
#9B5953
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7947A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mesa Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mesa 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Mesa Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mesa Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mesa Red have?
Mesa Red 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 Mesa Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mesa Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mesa Red are Fire Weed by PPG (a near-identical match), Perfect Penny by Behr (a near-identical match), Arabian Red by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mesa 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 Mesa Red?
Mesa Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mesa Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.