Western Red DE6090 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9B6959, 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.
Ref. #9B6959 · DE6090
Western Red
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Western Red Technical Profile
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Western Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Western Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsWestern Red
Nearly identical
PPGApple Brown Betty
Apple Brown Betty
PPG
Nearly identical
Rio Grande Mud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ten Gallon Hat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sizzling Hot
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sizzling Hot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spiced Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Reddened Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sun Baked Earth
Behr
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Western Red
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Western Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Western Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Western Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Western Red are Apple Brown Betty by PPG (a near-identical match), Rio Grande Mud by Valspar (a near-identical match), Warm Up by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Western Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.