Cranberry 1051-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C27277, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Art House Pink from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C27277 · 1051-5
Cranberry
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cranberry Technical Profile
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Cranberry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cranberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCranberry
Nearly identical
BehrArt House Pink
Art House Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Playful Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rita's Rouge
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cinco de Mayo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Mauve Medley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hollyhock Bloom
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Impatient Heart
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Preppy Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cranberry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cranberry
#C27277
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B19681
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cranberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cranberry 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 Cranberry.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cranberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cranberry have?
Cranberry 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 Cranberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cranberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cranberry are Art House Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Playful Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rita's Rouge by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cranberry'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 Cranberry?
Cranberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cranberry's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.