Love Affair DE5101 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFBEC8, LRV 62 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ballet Slippers from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFBEC8 · DE5101
Love Affair
62%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Love Affair Technical Profile
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Love Affair in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Love Affair in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLove Affair
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBallet Slippers
Ballet Slippers
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
A Lot of Love
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cotton Candy Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Sherbet Fruit
Behr
Nearly identical
Strawberry Sorbet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
In the Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Candy Floss
Valspar
Very similar
Vintage Glass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sweet Antoinette
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Love Affair
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Love Affair
#FFBEC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6865C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Love Affair
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Love Affair 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 Love Affair.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Love Affair — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Love Affair have?
Love Affair 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 Love Affair in your own space before committing.
What colors match Love Affair from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Love Affair are Ballet Slippers by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), A Lot of Love by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), A Lot of Love by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Love Affair'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 Love Affair?
Love Affair has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Love Affair's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.