Apple-a-day 1051-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #903F45, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barn Red from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #903F45 · 1051-7
Apple-a-day
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apple-a-day Technical Profile
HEX Code#903F45
RGB144, 63, 69
Estimated LRV9.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Apple-a-day
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple-a-day
#903F45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F7D63
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apple-a-day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apple-a-day 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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Apple-a-day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apple-a-day have?
Apple-a-day by PPG 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 Apple-a-day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple-a-day are Barn Red by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Reddest Red by Behr (a close digital match), Caliente by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Apple-a-day'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 Apple-a-day?
Apple-a-day has a estimated lightness value of 9.9, 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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