Ref. #DBB7BB · DE6024
Pencil Eraser
53%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Pencil Eraser Technical Profile
What color is Pencil Eraser? It's a medium warm red with the hex code #DBB7BB. Colors similar to Pencil Eraser include PPG Crushed Roses, Vista Paint Pink Softness, Hirshfield's Pink Softness. Pencil Eraser has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Pencil Eraser sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Pencil Eraser
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pencil Eraser
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pencil Eraser
#DBB7BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9485
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pencil Eraser
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pencil Eraser 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 Pencil Eraser.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pencil Eraser — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pencil Eraser have?
Pencil Eraser by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Pencil Eraser from other brands?
The closest matches are Crushed Roses by PPG (#DAB7BB), Pink Softness by Vista Paint (#DDB8BB), Pink Softness by Hirshfield's (#DEB8BC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pencil Eraser?
Pencil Eraser has an LRV of 52.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Pencil Eraser
Related Reading
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 Pencil Eraser's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.