Rose Water DE5077 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE9ED, LRV 86 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Blush from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE9ED · DE5077
Rose Water
86%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rose Water Technical Profile
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Rose Water in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rose Water in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRose Water
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGentle Blush
Gentle Blush
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
My Sweetheart
Behr
Nearly identical
Hepatica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pink Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pink Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Barely Blush
PPG
Very similar
Pirouette Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Visible difference
Great White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rose Water
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rose Water
#FFE9ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6835C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rose Water
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rose Water 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 Rose Water.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rose Water — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rose Water have?
Rose Water by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Rose Water in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rose Water from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rose Water are Gentle Blush by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), My Sweetheart by Behr (a near-identical match), Hepatica by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rose Water'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 Rose Water?
Rose Water has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rose Water's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.