Candy Apple 04YR 11/537 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B1333F, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red-Y for Fun from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B1333F · 04YR 11/537
Candy Apple
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Candy Apple Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1333F
RGB177, 51, 63
Estimated LRV12.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Candy Apple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candy Apple
#B1333F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B28465
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Candy Apple
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candy Apple Room Palettes
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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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Candy Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candy Apple have?
Candy Apple 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 Candy Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candy Apple are Red-Y for Fun by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data), Bright Red by Valspar (nearly identical in our digital data), Lusty Red by Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Candy 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 Candy Apple?
Candy Apple has a estimated lightness value of 12.1, 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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