Red Rooster DET459 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7E5146, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Tea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E5146 · DET459
Red Rooster
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Rooster Technical Profile
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Red Rooster in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Red Rooster in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRed Rooster
Nearly identical
PPGSweet Tea
Sweet Tea
PPG
Nearly identical
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Chocolate Cherry
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ancho Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Pueblo Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Emperor's Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Mesa
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Red Rooster
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Red Rooster
#7E5146
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#948563
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Red Rooster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Red Rooster 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 Red Rooster.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Red Rooster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Red Rooster have?
Red Rooster by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Red Rooster in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red Rooster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Rooster are Sweet Tea by PPG (a near-identical match), Etruscan Red by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Chocolate Cherry by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Red Rooster'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 Rooster?
Red Rooster has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Red Rooster's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.