Cherry Red HDC-MD-16 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B84D48, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Parrot from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B84D48 · HDC-MD-16
Cherry Red
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cherry Red Technical Profile
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Cherry Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cherry Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCherry Red
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRed Parrot
Red Parrot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lady in Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oh So Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pearl Pink
RAL
Nearly identical
Scarlet Sumac
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Empower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red Tomato
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Teaberry Blossom
PPG
Very similar
Luscious Scarlet
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Flare
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cherry Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cherry Red
#B84D48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B49B7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cherry Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cherry Red 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cherry Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cherry Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cherry Red have?
Cherry Red by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cherry Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cherry Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cherry Red are Red Parrot by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Romesco by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Lady in Red by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cherry Red'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 Cherry Red?
Cherry Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cherry Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.