Gooseberry 1048-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #604046, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Maroon from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #604046 · 1048-7
Gooseberry
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Gooseberry Technical Profile
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Gooseberry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gooseberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGooseberry
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDeep Maroon
Deep Maroon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beetroot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raspberry Truffle
Behr
Nearly identical
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Jazz Berry Jam
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beetroot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aged Beauty
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Perfect Plum
Valspar
Very similar
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Very similar
Dark Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gooseberry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gooseberry
#604046
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F6254
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gooseberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gooseberry 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Gooseberry.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gooseberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gooseberry have?
Gooseberry by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Gooseberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gooseberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gooseberry are Deep Maroon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Beetroot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Raspberry Truffle by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gooseberry'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 Gooseberry?
Gooseberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.6, 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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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 Gooseberry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.