Rouge DE5116 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8756D, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Claret from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8756D · DE5116
Rouge
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rouge Technical Profile
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Rouge in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rouge in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRouge
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreClaret
Claret
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Preppy Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chili Pepper
PPG
Very similar
Cuban Plaza
Valspar
Very similar
Brickwork
Kilz
Very similar
It's My Party
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coral Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
November
Behr
Very similar
It’s My Party
Vista Paint
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rouge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rouge
#C8756D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B59E7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rouge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rouge 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 Rouge.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rouge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rouge have?
Rouge 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 Rouge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rouge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rouge are Claret by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Coral Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Preppy Pink by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rouge'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 Rouge?
Rouge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Rouge's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.