Rose Flame 206-6DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #B85444, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peppery from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B85444 · 206-6DB
Rose Flame
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rose Flame Technical Profile
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Rose Flame in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rose Flame in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyRose Flame
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPeppery
Peppery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Red River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fire Orange
Valspar
Nearly identical
Best of the Bunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hot and Spicy
Behr
Nearly identical
Best of the Bunch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fire Dance
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Orange Vermillion
PPG
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rose Flame
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rose Flame
#B85444
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B49F7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rose Flame
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rose Flame 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Rose Flame.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rose Flame — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rose Flame have?
Rose Flame by Dutch Boy 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 Rose Flame in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rose Flame from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rose Flame are Peppery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Red River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fire Orange by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rose Flame'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 Rose Flame?
Rose Flame has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rose Flame's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.