Scarlet Past DEA150 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A53B3D, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kabuki from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A53B3D · DEA150
Scarlet Past
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Scarlet Past Technical Profile
HEX Code#A53B3D
RGB165, 59, 61
Estimated LRV11.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Scarlet Past
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scarlet Past
#A53B3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB8868
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scarlet Past
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scarlet Past 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
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Scarlet Past — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scarlet Past have?
Scarlet Past by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Scarlet Past from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scarlet Past are Kabuki by Kilz (a close digital match), Bijou Red by Behr (a close digital match), Bonaparte by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Scarlet Past'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 Past?
Scarlet Past has a estimated lightness value of 11.5, 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 Scarlet Past's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.