Poodle Skirt DE5080 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFAEBB, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFAEBB · DE5080
Poodle Skirt
55%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Poodle Skirt Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFAEBB
RGB255, 174, 187
Estimated LRV55.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Poodle Skirt
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Poodle Skirt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poodle Skirt are Chelsea Rose by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Coral Pink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Full Bloom by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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