Apple-a-day 1051-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #903F45, 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.
Ref. #903F45 · 1051-7
Apple-a-day
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apple-a-day Technical Profile
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Apple-a-day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apple-a-day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGApple-a-day
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBarn Red
Barn Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Reddest Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Radiant Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pomegranate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Romp
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Nearly identical
Romp
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Luxurious Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mulberry Tree
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apple-a-day
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Apple-a-day.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apple-a-day in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Reddest Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Caliente by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Apple-a-day's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.