Charleston Cherry DET411 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9F414B, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ode to Joy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9F414B · DET411
Charleston Cherry
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charleston Cherry Technical Profile
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Charleston Cherry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charleston Cherry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCharleston Cherry
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOde to Joy
Ode to Joy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Timeless Ruby
Behr
Nearly identical
Burnt Peanut Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ode to Joy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Red Licorice
PPG
Nearly identical
Rubyshire Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Valentine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fabulous Red
Valspar
Very similar
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charleston Cherry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charleston Cherry
#9F414B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7836C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charleston Cherry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charleston Cherry 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Charleston Cherry.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charleston Cherry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charleston Cherry have?
Charleston Cherry by Dunn-Edwards 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 Charleston Cherry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charleston Cherry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charleston Cherry are Ode to Joy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Timeless Ruby by Behr (a near-identical match), Burnt Peanut Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charleston 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 Charleston Cherry?
Charleston Cherry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.7, 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 Charleston Cherry's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.