Scarlet Apple DEA146 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #922E4A, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crushed Velvet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #922E4A · DEA146
Scarlet Apple
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Scarlet Apple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Scarlet Apple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsScarlet Apple
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCrushed Velvet
Crushed Velvet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Cherry
Behr
Nearly identical
Cerise
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
It's the Berries
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Razzberry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Magenta
PPG
Very similar
Perfect Pout
Valspar
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Very similar
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Very similar
Velvet Cake
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scarlet Apple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scarlet Apple
#922E4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F6454
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scarlet Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scarlet Apple 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 Scarlet Apple.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Scarlet Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scarlet Apple have?
Scarlet Apple by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Scarlet Apple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Scarlet Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scarlet Apple are Crushed Velvet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Cherry by Behr (a near-identical match), Cerise by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Scarlet Apple'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 Scarlet Apple?
Scarlet Apple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, 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 Scarlet Apple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.