Ref. #AA2241 · MP233
Berry Frappe
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Berry Frappe Technical Profile
What color is Berry Frappe? It's a dark warm red with the hex code #AA2241. Colors similar to Berry Frappe include Hirshfield's Romeo O Romeo, Vista Paint Red Alert, Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo. Berry Frappe has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Berry Frappe creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Berry Frappe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Romeo O Romeo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red Alert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Con Brio
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cherry Burst
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frosted Pomegranate
Behr
Very similar
Crimson Strawberry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rectory Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Berry Frappe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Berry Frappe
#AA2241
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3684D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Berry Frappe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Berry Frappe 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Berry Frappe.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Berry Frappe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Berry Frappe have?
Berry Frappe by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Berry Frappe from other brands?
The closest matches are Romeo O Romeo by Hirshfield's (#A4233C), Red Alert by Vista Paint (#AB2E46), Romeo O Romeo by Vista Paint (#A2273D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Berry Frappe?
Berry Frappe has an LRV of 10.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Berry Frappe's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.