Chocolate Cherry 2003-7A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #805045, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Rooster from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #805045 · 2003-7A
Chocolate Cherry
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chocolate Cherry Technical Profile
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Chocolate Cherry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chocolate Cherry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparChocolate Cherry
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRed Rooster
Red Rooster
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Tea
PPG
Nearly identical
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Harvest Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Red Bluff
Behr
Nearly identical
Emperor's Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Savanna
Vista Paint
Very similar
Red Mesa
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Copper
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Cherry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Cherry
#805045
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#958563
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chocolate Cherry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chocolate 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Chocolate Cherry.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chocolate Cherry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chocolate Cherry have?
Chocolate Cherry by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Chocolate Cherry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chocolate Cherry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chocolate Cherry are Red Rooster by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sweet Tea by PPG (a near-identical match), Etruscan Red by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chocolate 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 Chocolate Cherry?
Chocolate Cherry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Cherry's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.