Ref. #825757 · K-1129
Chocolate Cherry
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Chocolate Cherry Technical Profile
What color is Chocolate Cherry? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #825757. Colors similar to Chocolate Cherry include Sherwin-Williams Alaea, Behr Natural Copper, Hirshfield's Flowering Chestnut. Chocolate Cherry has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Chocolate Cherry creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Chocolate Cherry pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Chocolate Cherry
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chocolate Cherry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chocolate Cherry
#825757
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E866E
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Chocolate Cherry.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral 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 Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Chocolate Cherry from other brands?
The closest matches are Alaea by Sherwin-Williams (#81585B), Natural Copper by Behr (#7D5756), Flowering Chestnut by Hirshfield's (#875657). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chocolate Cherry?
Chocolate Cherry has an LRV of 12.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chocolate Cherry's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.