Berry Brandy 1005-9B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #816462, LRV 15 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amazing Amethyst from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #816462 · 1005-9B
Berry Brandy
15%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Berry Brandy Technical Profile
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Berry Brandy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Berry Brandy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBerry Brandy
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsAmazing Amethyst
Amazing Amethyst
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mink Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
French Truffle
Behr
Very similar
Mystique Maroon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Attic Trunk Red
PPG
Very similar
Whimsy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Australian Shiraz
Kilz
Very similar
Amazon Mist
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Berry Brandy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Berry Brandy
#816462
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A28E74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Berry Brandy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Berry Brandy 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Berry Brandy.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Berry Brandy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Berry Brandy have?
Berry Brandy by Valspar 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 Berry Brandy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Berry Brandy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Berry Brandy are Amazing Amethyst by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Mink Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Bateau Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Berry Brandy'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 Berry Brandy?
Berry Brandy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Berry Brandy's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.