Roses Are Red DET428 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #AA3646, 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.
Ref. #AA3646 · DET428
Roses Are Red
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Roses Are Red Technical Profile
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Roses Are Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roses Are Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRoses Are Red
Nearly identical
PPGRed Rose Bouquet
Red Rose Bouquet
PPG
Nearly identical
Rumba Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fire-Breathing Dragon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Red Alert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fortune Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Lyons Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moonrose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kabuki
Kilz
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roses Are Red
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Roses Are Red in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Rumba Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Fire-Breathing Dragon by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Roses Are Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.