Apple Polish
UL110-20 · #863B3D · LRV 9 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Apple Polish9
- 3Cinnamon Slate19
- 4Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Apple Polish, Really?
Apple Polish reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr UL110-20 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Apple Polish
Apple Polish earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Apple Polish
At LRV 9, Apple Polish is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Apple Polish are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr UL110-20 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Luxurious RedSW 6314 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pottery Red2085-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Ruby LipsPPG1052-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Oriental Berry96RR 08/311 · Glidden | 1.6 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mulberry Tree202-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.6 | 8 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Woodland StrawberryHGSW 2051 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Apple Polish within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #863B3D in HSL space. Pair Apple Polish with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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