Red Rooster DET459 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7E5146, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #7E5146 · DET459
Red Rooster
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Red Rooster Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E5146
RGB126, 81, 70
Estimated LRV10.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Sweet Tea
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#7F5248
Close digital match
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#805348
Close digital match
Chocolate Cherry
Valspar
#805045
Close digital match
Ancho Pepper
Behr
#7A5145
Close digital match
Pueblo Brown
Benjamin Moore
#80564C
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Colors That Work With Red Rooster
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Red Rooster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red Rooster are Sweet Tea by PPG (a close digital match), Etruscan Red by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Chocolate Cherry by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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