Candied Apple DE5054 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B95B6D, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mardi Gras from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B95B6D · DE5054
Candied Apple
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Candied Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#B95B6D
RGB185, 91, 109
Estimated LRV18.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Candied Apple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candied Apple
#B95B6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B29080
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candied Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candied Apple 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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Candied Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candied Apple have?
Candied Apple 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 Candied Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candied Apple are Mardi Gras by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Hibiscus Flower by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sensuous by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Candied Apple'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 Candied Apple?
Candied Apple has a estimated lightness value of 18.9, 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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