Brown Cherry 1009-7 is a pink paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #81465D, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Plum from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #81465D · 1009-7
Brown Cherry
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brown Cherry Technical Profile
HEX Code#81465D
RGB129, 70, 93
Estimated LRV9.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypink
BrandValspar
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#83455D
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Colors That Work With Brown Cherry
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Cherry
#81465D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#966A64
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Cherry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Cherry 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
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Brown Cherry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Cherry have?
Brown Cherry by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Cherry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Cherry are Wild Plum by PPG (a close digital match), Wild Plum by PPG (a close digital match), Bottle of Bordaux by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brown Cherry'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 Brown Cherry?
Brown Cherry has a estimated lightness value of 9.8, 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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