Cocoa Berry 9078 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A08882, LRV 27 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Irish Tea from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A08882 · 9078
Cocoa Berry
27%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cocoa Berry Technical Profile
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Cocoa Berry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa Berry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCocoa Berry
Nearly identical
ValsparIrish Tea
Irish Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plummet Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Baby Sprout
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Regency Rose
Behr
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Baby Sprout
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rowhouse Brown
PPG
Very similar
Ash Hollow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Very similar
Barberry
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Berry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Berry
#A08882
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA185
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Berry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa Berry 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cocoa Berry.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocoa Berry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Berry have?
Cocoa Berry by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cocoa Berry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Berry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Berry are Irish Tea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Plummet Plum by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Plum Punch by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cocoa Berry'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 Cocoa Berry?
Cocoa Berry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cocoa Berry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.