Royal Cranberry 50RR 11/286 is a pink paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D4A5F, LRV 11 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Potpourri from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D4A5F · 50RR 11/286
Royal Cranberry
11%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Royal Cranberry Technical Profile
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Royal Cranberry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Cranberry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRoyal Cranberry
Nearly identical
KilzPotpourri
Potpourri
Kilz
Nearly identical
Old Claret
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mahogany Cherry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wine Not
Behr
Very similar
Juneberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plum Royale
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Cherry
Valspar
Very similar
It’s the Berries
Vista Paint
Very similar
Exotica
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Petal .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Signal Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Cranberry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Cranberry
#8D4A5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D766D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Royal Cranberry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Cranberry 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 Royal Cranberry.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Cranberry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Cranberry have?
Royal Cranberry by PPG 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 Royal Cranberry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Cranberry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Cranberry are Potpourri by Kilz (a near-identical match), Crimson Velvet by Kilz (a near-identical match), Old Claret by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Royal Cranberry'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 Royal Cranberry?
Royal Cranberry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.4, 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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Why Royal Cranberry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.