Rose Apothecary DEFD17 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BF6E7E, LRV 24 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wright Old Rose from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BF6E7E · DEFD17
Rose Apothecary
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rose Apothecary Technical Profile
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Rose Apothecary in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rose Apothecary in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRose Apothecary
Nearly identical
PPGWright Old Rose
Wright Old Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Smell the Roses
Behr
Nearly identical
Brazilian Blush
Valspar
Very similar
Blossom
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glam
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rita's Rouge
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Prom Dress
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Glam
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Peaking Pink
Kilz
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rose Apothecary
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rose Apothecary
#BF6E7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B19081
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rose Apothecary
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rose Apothecary 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 Rose Apothecary.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rose Apothecary — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rose Apothecary have?
Rose Apothecary 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 Rose Apothecary in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rose Apothecary from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rose Apothecary are Wright Old Rose by PPG (a near-identical match), Briar Rose by PPG (a near-identical match), Smell the Roses by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rose Apothecary'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 Rose Apothecary?
Rose Apothecary has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.7, 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 Rose Apothecary's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.