Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Apple Valley |
| SKU | DE5088 |
| Hex | #EA8386 |
| RGB | 234, 131, 134 |
| HSL | 358°, 71%, 72% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Apple Valley
Apple Valley sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Apple Valley is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Apple Valley within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #EA8386 in HSL space. Pair Apple Valley with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Apple Valley Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Apple Valley from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DE5088 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apple Valley
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Apple Valley is Dishy Coral (SW 6598) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 40 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dishy Coral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Apple Valley
Behr has no exact twin of Apple Valley. The nearest is Watermelon Punch (PPU1-04A) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watermelon Punch swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Apple Valley
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Apple Valley is Potpourri (1312) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Potpourri swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Apple Valley
The closest Valspar equivalent of Apple Valley is Poppy Field (1006-1C). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.7 vs 34). If Valspar is your counter, order Poppy Field and you'll get the same color. See the full Poppy Field swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Apple Valley
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Apple Valley. The nearest is Smoked Salmon (PPG1189-5) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Salmon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Apple Valley
At Glidden, the closest color to Apple Valley is Cabana Coral (89RR 36/416) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabana Coral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apple Valley
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Apple Valley is Dishy Coral (HGSW 1065) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 40 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dishy Coral swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Apple Valley
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Apple Valley is Bay Coral (1087) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Coral swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Apple Valley
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Apple Valley is Dimple (1099) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dimple swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Apple Valley
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Apple Valley. The nearest is Calf's Snout (BD53) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calf's Snout swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Apple Valley
At Kompozit, the closest color to Apple Valley is Dimple (1099) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dimple swatch →