Daring 6879 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DF644E and estimated LRV 25. Its closest cross-brand match is Coraled Begonia from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #DF644E · 6879
Daring
25%Estimated LRV
Daring Technical Profile
HEX Code#DF644E
RGB223, 100, 78
Estimated LRV25.4
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Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams
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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 →
Coraled Begonia
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#DF644E
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Soft Glow
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#DD634E
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#DE6350
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#D9624E
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#DF5E47
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Campire Blaze
Vista Paint
#DD5E4D
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Red Wire
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#DB5947
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#D0664F
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#E57059
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Colors That Work With Daring
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Daring
#DF644E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3A66F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Daring
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Daring 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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Daring — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Daring from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Daring are Coraled Begonia by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Soft Glow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ultra Orange by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Daring'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 Daring?
Daring has a estimated lightness value of 25.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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