Cheerful Wine HDC-WR14-12 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7E405A, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Cabbage from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7E405A · HDC-WR14-12
Cheerful Wine
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cheerful Wine Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E405A
RGB126, 64, 90
Estimated LRV8.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cheerful Wine
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheerful Wine
#7E405A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#916460
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheerful Wine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheerful Wine 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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Cheerful Wine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheerful Wine have?
Cheerful Wine by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Cheerful Wine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheerful Wine are Purple Cabbage by PPG (a close digital match), Wild Plum by PPG (a close digital match), Wild Plum by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cheerful Wine'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 Cheerful Wine?
Cheerful Wine has a estimated lightness value of 8.8, 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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