Sweet Sixteen DE5079 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFC9D3, estimated LRV 68 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Cream from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFC9D3 · DE5079
Sweet Sixteen
68%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sweet Sixteen Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFC9D3
RGB255, 201, 211
Estimated LRV67.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#FFCBD5
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#FBC7D2
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#FDC9D0
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Calique
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#FECBD2
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#EFC0CB
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Colors That Work With Sweet Sixteen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Sixteen
#FFC9D3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6825C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Sixteen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Sixteen 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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Sweet Sixteen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Sixteen have?
Sweet Sixteen by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Sweet Sixteen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Sixteen are Coral Cream by Behr (a close digital match), May Flowers by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fruitbowl by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Sixteen'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 Sweet Sixteen?
Sweet Sixteen has a estimated lightness value of 67.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Sweet Sixteen's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.