Chinaberry 1351 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9E3D54, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright Orchid from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E3D54 · 1351
Chinaberry
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Chinaberry Technical Profile
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Chinaberry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chinaberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreChinaberry
Nearly identical
KilzBright Orchid
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Nearly identical
Berry Inspired
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Rose
Behr
Nearly identical
Obsession
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Magenta
PPG
Very similar
Obsession
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Valentine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Razzberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Fire-Breathing Dragon
Valspar
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chinaberry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chinaberry
#9E3D54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A77867
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chinaberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chinaberry 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Chinaberry.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chinaberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chinaberry have?
Chinaberry by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Chinaberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chinaberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chinaberry are Bright Orchid by Kilz (a near-identical match), Berry Inspired by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), French Rose by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chinaberry'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 Chinaberry?
Chinaberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chinaberry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.