Cherry Burst CSP-1200 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A0243E, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Francesca from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A0243E · CSP-1200
Cherry Burst
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cherry Burst Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0243E
RGB160, 36, 62
Estimated LRV9.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Cherry Burst
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cherry Burst
#A0243E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA684D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cherry Burst
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cherry Burst 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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Cherry Burst — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cherry Burst have?
Cherry Burst by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Cherry Burst from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cherry Burst are Francesca by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Velvet Cake by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Velvet Cake by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cherry Burst'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 Burst?
Cherry Burst has a estimated lightness value of 9.1, 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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