Cupid's Arrow DE5061 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EE6B8B, LRV 31 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Explosion from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EE6B8B · DE5061
Cupid's Arrow
31%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cupid's Arrow Technical Profile
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Cupid's Arrow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cupid's Arrow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCupid's Arrow
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPink Explosion
Pink Explosion
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mellow Coral
Behr
Very similar
Pink Explosion
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Watermelon Smoothie
PPG
Very similar
Hint of Cherry
Valspar
Very similar
Coming up Roses
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Deco Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Watermelon Core
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Ibis Pink
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cupid's Arrow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cupid's Arrow
#EE6B8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CA8168
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cupid's Arrow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cupid's Arrow 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
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Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cupid's Arrow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cupid's Arrow have?
Cupid's Arrow by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Cupid's Arrow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cupid's Arrow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cupid's Arrow are Pink Explosion by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mellow Coral by Behr (a very close match), Peony Pink by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cupid's Arrow'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 Cupid's Arrow?
Cupid's Arrow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cupid's Arrow's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.