Rouge DE5116 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C8756D, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #C8756D · DE5116
Rouge
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rouge Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8756D
RGB200, 117, 109
Estimated LRV26.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Rouge
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rouge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rouge are Claret by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Coral Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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