Western Red DE6090 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9B6959, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apple Brown Betty from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #9B6959 · DE6090
Western Red
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Western Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B6959
RGB155, 105, 89
Estimated LRV17.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Western Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Western Red
#9B6959
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A99E7E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Western Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Western Red 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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Western Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Western Red have?
Western Red 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 Western Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Western Red are Apple Brown Betty by PPG (a close digital match), Rio Grande Mud by Valspar (a close digital match), Warm Up by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Western Red'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 Western Red?
Western Red has a estimated lightness value of 17.8, 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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