Royal Red Flush DET425 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #8E3C3F, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lover's Kiss from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E3C3F · DET425
Royal Red Flush
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Royal Red Flush Technical Profile
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Royal Red Flush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Red Flush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRoyal Red Flush
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLover's Kiss
Lover's Kiss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ripe Currant
Behr
Nearly identical
Codman Claret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pomegranate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cut Ruby
Valspar
Nearly identical
Apple-a-day
PPG
Nearly identical
Red Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Rosebud Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Red Flush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Red Flush
#8E3C3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D7C60
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Red Flush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Red Flush 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 Royal Red Flush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Red Flush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Red Flush have?
Royal Red Flush 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 Royal Red Flush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Red Flush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Red Flush are Lover's Kiss by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ripe Currant by Behr (a near-identical match), Caliente by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Royal Red Flush'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 Royal Red Flush?
Royal Red Flush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Royal Red Flush's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.