Cranberry 1051-5 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C27277, estimated 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.
PPG · #C27277 · 1051-5
Cranberry
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cranberry Technical Profile
HEX Code#C27277
RGB194, 114, 119
Estimated LRV24.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Cranberry
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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
Digital 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
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Cranberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cranberry have?
Cranberry 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 Cranberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cranberry are Art House Pink by Behr (a close digital match), Playful Pink by Valspar (a close digital match), Rita's Rouge by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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