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Ref. #922E4A · DEA146

Scarlet Apple

9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Scarlet Apple Technical Profile

HEX Code#922E4A
RGB146, 46, 74
LRV8.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Scarlet Apple

Complement

Leprechaun

Scarlet Apple Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Geyser

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Roxy Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Vibrant Orchid

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Barn Red

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Charleston Cherry

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Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Angelina

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Pink Peace

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Very Berry

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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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