Young at Heart works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 80 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #F7E2E2 · 7109
Young at Heart
80%LRV Value
Young at Heart Technical Profile
What color is Sherwin-Williams Young at Heart (7109)? It's a light warm red — hex #F7E2E2, LRV 80. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Young at Heart is PPG Barely Blush — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Royal Wedding and Vista Paint Arctic Lights also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Young at Heart reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Young at Heart
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Young at Heart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Young at Heart
#F7E2E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BC9976
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Young at Heart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Young at Heart 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Young at Heart.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Young at Heart — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Young at Heart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Young at Heart are Barely Blush by PPG (a near-identical match), Royal Wedding by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Arctic Lights by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Young at Heart's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Young at Heart?
Young at Heart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Young at Heart depends on the room. Here's how to choose.