Presidio Peach 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 41 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #EC9580 · DET435
Presidio Peach
41%LRV Value
Presidio Peach Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Presidio Peach (DET435)? It's a medium warm red — hex #EC9580, LRV 41. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Presidio Peach is Sherwin-Williams Ravishing Coral — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dutch Boy Sweetened Melon and Valspar Desert Rose also close. Its LRV of 41 gives Presidio Peach depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. 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. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Presidio Peach
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Presidio Peach
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Presidio Peach
#EC9580
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6AB6C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Presidio Peach
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Presidio Peach 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 Presidio Peach.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Presidio Peach — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Presidio Peach from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Presidio Peach are Ravishing Coral by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sweetened Melon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Desert Rose by Valspar (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 Presidio Peach'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 Presidio Peach?
Presidio Peach has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Presidio Peach depends on the room. Here's how to choose.