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Ref. #C8756D · DE5116

Rouge

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Rouge Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8756D
RGB200, 117, 109
LRV26.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Indian Summer Orange

Complement

Burbank Blue

Rouge Room Palettes

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

Walls

Shady

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Le Corbusier Crush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Port Hope

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Ok Coral

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Secluded Canyon

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Geranium Red

Dunn-Edwards · DE5089

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Rose Apothecary

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD17

#BF6E7E

More red colors from other brands

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

Bullfighters Red

Behr · PPH-64

#CD4646

Mexicali Rose

PPG · 18-06

#C49B9E

Briquette

PPG · 1188-6

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Winthrop Peach

Behr · 230C-1

#FDE4DF

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

#DF8A82

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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