Red Ink DEA151 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AC3235, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hot Tamale from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #AC3235 · DEA151
Red Ink
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Ink Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC3235
RGB172, 50, 53
Estimated LRV11.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Hot Tamale
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#AA3535
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Unmatched Beauty
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#B02D33
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Crimson Red
PPG
#AD3439
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Indiscreet
Behr
#AA3739
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Bang
Kilz
#B03537
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Positive Red
Sherwin-Williams
#AD2C34
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Unmatched Beauty
Hirshfield's
#B12D35
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Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
#A82E33
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Très Bien
Valspar
#A82E33
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RAL
#B32428
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Colors That Work With Red Ink
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Ink
#AC3235
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B08761
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Ink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Ink Room Palettes
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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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Red Ink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Ink have?
Red Ink by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Red Ink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Ink are Hot Tamale by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Unmatched Beauty by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Crimson Red by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Red Ink'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 Red Ink?
Red Ink has a estimated lightness value of 11.3, 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.
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Why Red Ink's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.