Mahogany Cherry DE5020 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #82495A, LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bottle of Bordaux from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #82495A · DE5020
Mahogany Cherry
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mahogany Cherry Technical Profile
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Mahogany Cherry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mahogany 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-EdwardsMahogany Cherry
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBottle of Bordaux
Bottle of Bordaux
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wine Not
Behr
Nearly identical
Baked Apples
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Brown Cherry
Valspar
Very similar
Cranberry Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Wild Plum
PPG
Very similar
Juneberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wine Country
Vista Paint
Very similar
Exotica
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Red Lilac
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mahogany Cherry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mahogany Cherry
#82495A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#987066
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mahogany Cherry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mahogany 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 Mahogany Cherry.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mahogany Cherry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mahogany Cherry have?
Mahogany Cherry by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mahogany Cherry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mahogany Cherry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mahogany Cherry are Bottle of Bordaux by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wine Not by Behr (a near-identical match), Baked Apples by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mahogany 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 Mahogany Cherry?
Mahogany Cherry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mahogany Cherry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.