Cherry Bomb DEA105 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B73D3F, 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.
Ref. #B73D3F · DEA105
Cherry Bomb
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cherry Bomb Technical Profile
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Cherry Bomb in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cherry Bomb in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCherry Bomb
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPoppied Red
Poppied Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chili Pepper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Edgy Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Empower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tropical Heat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Atomic Red
Kilz
Very similar
Red Tomato
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Gumball
PPG
Very similar
Classic Red
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cherry Bomb
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cherry Bomb
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cherry Bomb 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 Cherry Bomb.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cherry Bomb in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cherry Bomb from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cherry Bomb are Poppied Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chili Pepper by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Edgy Red by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cherry Bomb's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.