Scarlet Past DEA150 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A53B3D, 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.
Ref. #A53B3D · DEA150
Scarlet Past
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Scarlet Past Technical Profile
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Scarlet Past in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Scarlet Past 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 Past
Nearly identical
KilzKabuki
Kabuki
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bijou Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Bonaparte
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Granada
PPG
Nearly identical
The Ego Has Landed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Classic Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Poinsettia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stagecoach
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sugared Maple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Orient Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scarlet Past
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Scarlet Past.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Scarlet Past in your own space before committing.
What colors match Scarlet Past from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scarlet Past are Kabuki by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bijou Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Bonaparte by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Scarlet Past's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.