Cherubic DE5042 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFE6F1, estimated LRV 84 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candy Stripe from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFE6F1 · DE5042
Cherubic
84%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cherubic Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFE6F1
RGB255, 230, 241
Estimated LRV84.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Cherubic
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cherubic
#FFE6F1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6635C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cherubic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cherubic 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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Cherubic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cherubic have?
Cherubic by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink 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 Cherubic from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cherubic are Candy Stripe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cream Rose by Behr (a close digital match), Berry Cheesecake by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cherubic'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 Cherubic?
Cherubic has a estimated lightness value of 84.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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