Candy Crush DEFD13 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C83F40, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Painter’s Red from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C83F40 · DEFD13
Candy Crush
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Candy Crush Technical Profile
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Candy Crush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candy Crush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCandy Crush
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPainter’s Red
Painter’s Red
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mullen Pink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Strawberry Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Red Geranium
PPG
Nearly identical
Luscious Scarlet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rojo Torero
Behr
Very similar
Lovely Love Song
Valspar
Very similar
Stop
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pure Red
RAL
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Atomic Red
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candy Crush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candy Crush
#C83F40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BB9977
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candy Crush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candy Crush 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 Candy Crush.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candy Crush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candy Crush have?
Candy Crush 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 Candy Crush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candy Crush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candy Crush are Painter’s Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mullen Pink by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mullen Pink by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candy Crush'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 Candy Crush?
Candy Crush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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 Candy Crush's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.