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Ref. #612939 · BXC-18

Poisonberry

8%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Poisonberry BXC-18 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #612939, LRV 8 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burgundy from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Poisonberry Technical Profile

HEX Code#612939
RGB97, 41, 57
LRV8.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandBehr

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Poisonberry in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Poisonberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrPoisonberry
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsBurgundy

Burgundy

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Crimson Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Radicchio

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Sophistication

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sophistication

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Berry Brown

Valspar

Very similar

Claret Violet

RAL

Very similar

Raspberry Macaroon

Kilz

Visible difference

Wine Goblet

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Wood .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Brinjal

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Merlot

PPG

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Poisonberry

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Poisonberry

#612939

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#765147

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Poisonberry

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wendy Way

Complement

Fiddlehead Green

Poisonberry Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red Jalapeno

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mossy Cavern

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peacock Feather

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Poisonberry.

Burnished Mahogany

Behr · 160F-7

#5F2E37

Hawaiian Cinder

Behr · S-G-710

#5B2D36

Florence Red

Behr · BXC-76

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Burnt Tile

Behr · 150F-7

#662B40

Cinnamon Cherry

Behr · S-H-140

#69263D

Deep Claret

Behr · BIC-50

#5A2B3F

More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Neon Hippie

Dutch Boy · 101-6DB

#B54D6E

Cosmic Pink

Valspar · 1001-1A

#D26EA4

Floral Vista

Valspar · 1002-3C

#C7AAC7

Heirloom Rose

Vista Paint · 8144

#DDAAC5

Hot

Sherwin-Williams · 6843

#AC4362

Razzle Dazzle

Benjamin Moore · 1348

#CA5380

Poisonberry — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Poisonberry have?
Poisonberry by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Poisonberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poisonberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poisonberry are Burgundy by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Crimson Red by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Radicchio by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Poisonberry'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 Poisonberry?
Poisonberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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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