Soft Cranberry by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #C28D81 · 2094-40

Soft Cranberry

32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Soft Cranberry 2094-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C28D81, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Revival Rose from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Soft Cranberry Technical Profile

HEX Code#C28D81
RGB194, 141, 129
LRV32.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Soft Cranberry in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreSoft Cranberry
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRevival Rose

Revival Rose

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Roycroft Rose

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Amber Wood

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rosy Sandstone

Valspar

Nearly identical

Mexican Moonlight

PPG

Nearly identical

Topaz Tease

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mesa Peach

Behr

Very similar

Simmering Ridge

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Baked Cinnamon

Kilz

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Soft Cranberry

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Soft Cranberry

#C28D81

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEA184

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Soft Cranberry

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Antique Rose

Complement

Sonata Blue

Soft Cranberry Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Prairie Lily

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Baltimore Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Soft Cranberry.

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Bed and Breakfast

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Chadwick Brown

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Dark Buff

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Tiramisu

Benjamin Moore · CC-486

#B5977B

Tuscany

Benjamin Moore · 1208

#BD8C6F

More red colors from other brands

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

Pressed Blossoms

Valspar · 1004-8C

#E7DCDB

Rocky Cliff

Vista Paint · 8632

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Fiesta

PPG · 1065-2

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Fireside

Behr · S-G-720

#593237

Timeless Copper

Behr · S200-6

#8C5E51

Andes Ash

Hirshfield's · 0127

#C1A097

Soft Cranberry — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Soft Cranberry have?
Soft Cranberry by Benjamin Moore 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 Soft Cranberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Cranberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Cranberry are Revival Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Roycroft Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Amber Wood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Cranberry'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 Soft Cranberry?
Soft Cranberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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