Sweet Cherry by Behr paint color
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Ref. #97314E · M150-7

Sweet Cherry

14%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Sweet Cherry M150-7 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #97314E, LRV 14 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cerise from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sweet Cherry Technical Profile

HEX Code#97314E
RGB151, 49, 78
LRV14.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandBehr

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Sweet Cherry in Every Brand

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

BehrSweet Cherry
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCerise

Cerise

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Razzberry

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Scarlet Apple

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Teahouse Rose

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Magenta

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Magenta

PPG

Very similar

Perfect Pout

Valspar

Very similar

Bright Orchid

Kilz

Very similar

Bridesmaid

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Red Violet

RAL

Very similar

Create .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sweet Cherry

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sweet Cherry

#97314E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A46857

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sweet Cherry

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sweet Cherry

Complement

Pacific Sea Teal

Sweet Cherry Room Palettes

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

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Whipped Cream

Accent

Ancho Pepper

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Graphic Grape

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Hilltop

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Sweet Cherry.

Circus Red

Behr · M140-6

#8B2B4E

Reddest Red

Behr · QE-06

#973E45

Timeless Ruby

Behr · HDC-CL-01

#9A4049

Regal Red

Behr · 150D-7

#8D2646

French Rose

Behr · HDC-CL-04

#974253

Liaison

Behr · T15-1

#8C3F52

More pink colors from other brands

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

Beetroot Purple

Kilz · TB-100

#392434

Pink Mauve

PPG · 10RR 32/258

#C688A9

Rock 'n' Rose

Dunn-Edwards · DE5060

#FC8AAA

Sweet Alyssum

PPG · 1252-4

#E7C2DE

Grape Juice

PPG · 1251-7

#905284

Minuette

Vista Paint · 1128

#D07790

Sweet Cherry — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sweet Cherry have?
Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Cherry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Cherry are Cerise by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Razzberry by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Scarlet Apple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Cherry'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 Sweet Cherry?
Sweet Cherry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Sweet Cherry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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