Roses Are Red DET428 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AA3646, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Rose Bouquet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #AA3646 · DET428
Roses Are Red
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Roses Are Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#AA3646
RGB170, 54, 70
Estimated LRV11.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Roses Are Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roses Are Red
#AA3646
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AE7F65
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roses Are Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roses Are Red 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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Roses Are Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roses Are Red have?
Roses Are Red 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 Roses Are Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roses Are Red are Red Rose Bouquet by PPG (a close digital match), Rumba Red by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fire-Breathing Dragon by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Roses Are Red'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 Roses Are Red?
Roses Are Red has a estimated lightness value of 11.6, 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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