Poodle Skirt DE5080 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFAEBB, LRV 55 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chelsea Rose from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAEBB · DE5080
Poodle Skirt
55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Poodle Skirt Technical Profile
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Poodle Skirt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poodle Skirt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPoodle Skirt
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChelsea Rose
Chelsea Rose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Coral Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blushing Apricot
Behr
Nearly identical
Pink Flamingo
PPG
Nearly identical
Bubblegum Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pink Flutter
Valspar
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cupcake Pink
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Hopeful
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Coral Myth
Kilz
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poodle Skirt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poodle Skirt
#FFAEBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6855C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poodle Skirt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poodle Skirt 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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Poodle Skirt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poodle Skirt have?
Poodle Skirt by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Poodle Skirt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poodle Skirt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poodle Skirt are Chelsea Rose by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Coral Pink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Full Bloom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poodle Skirt'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 Poodle Skirt?
Poodle Skirt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Poodle Skirt's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.