Pasadena Rose by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Pasadena Rose

14%LRV Value
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Pasadena Rose works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 14 it reads as a deep, enveloping shade — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.

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Pasadena Rose Technical Profile

What color is Dunn-Edwards Pasadena Rose (DET429)? It's a deep warm red — hex #A84A49, LRV 14. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Pasadena Rose is Behr Persimmon Red — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Crushed Tomatoes and Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red also close. With an LRV of 14, Pasadena Rose creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.

HEX Code#A84A49
RGB168, 74, 73
LRV13.7
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Colors That Work With Pasadena Rose

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pasadena Rose

#A84A49

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AC9378

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pasadena Rose

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Red Flare

Complement

Montego Bay

Pasadena Rose Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Le Corbusier Crush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Port Hope

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Pasadena Rose — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Pasadena Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pasadena Rose are Persimmon Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Crushed Tomatoes by PPG (a near-identical match), Moroccan Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Pasadena Rose's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pasadena Rose?
Pasadena Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.7, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.

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