Spanish Carmine DEFD11 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C74E4D, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Holly Berry from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C74E4D · DEFD11
Spanish Carmine
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spanish Carmine Technical Profile
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Spanish Carmine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spanish Carmine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSpanish Carmine
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHolly Berry
Holly Berry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Fire
Valspar
Nearly identical
French Stripe Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Rojo Torero
Behr
Nearly identical
Mullen Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mullen Pink
Vista Paint
Very similar
Luscious Scarlet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Enticing Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Hibiscus Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spanish Carmine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spanish Carmine
#C74E4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B99A79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spanish Carmine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spanish Carmine 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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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spanish Carmine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spanish Carmine have?
Spanish Carmine 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 Spanish Carmine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spanish Carmine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spanish Carmine are Holly Berry by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Autumn Fire by Valspar (a near-identical match), French Stripe Red by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spanish Carmine'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 Spanish Carmine?
Spanish Carmine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.1, 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 Spanish Carmine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.