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Rose Water

86%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Rose Water Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFE9ED
RGB255, 233, 237
LRV85.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Cherubic

Complement

White Sapphire

Rose Water Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Pale Berries

Trim

This Color

Accent

Cellar Door

Pop

Red Power

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

This Color

Accent

Vibrant Orchid

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Whirlwind

Trim

This Color

Accent

Shamrock Field

Pop

Jade Mountain

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Rose Water.

Sheer Rosebud

Dunn-Edwards · DE5112

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Bashful

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#FEE8F5

Baby's Bottom

Dunn-Edwards · DE5105

#FFF1F1

Polished Pink

Dunn-Edwards · DE5133

#FFF2EF

Blanched Almond

Dunn-Edwards · DE5259

#FFF0E3

White Zin

Dunn-Edwards · DEW315

#F8EEE3

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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

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Decadence

Behr · PMD-89

#76423C

Coral Bells

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Cloud Number Nine

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Flamenco

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Berry Blush

Valspar · 1004-1A

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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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