Cherry Bomb DEA105 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B73D3F, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poppied Red from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #B73D3F · DEA105
Cherry Bomb
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cherry Bomb Technical Profile
HEX Code#B73D3F
RGB183, 61, 63
Estimated LRV13.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Cherry Bomb
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cherry Bomb
#B73D3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B49273
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cherry Bomb
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cherry Bomb Room Palettes
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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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Cherry Bomb — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cherry Bomb have?
Cherry Bomb by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Cherry Bomb from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cherry Bomb are Poppied Red by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Chili Pepper by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Edgy Red by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cherry Bomb'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 Cherry Bomb?
Cherry Bomb has a estimated lightness value of 13.8, 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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