Chocolate Cherry by Vista Paint paint color
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Chocolate Cherry

12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Chocolate Cherry 8686 is a neutral paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #825757, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alaea from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Chocolate Cherry Technical Profile

HEX Code#825757
RGB130, 87, 87
LRV12.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandVista Paint

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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 →

Vista PaintChocolate Cherry
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAlaea

Alaea

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Strawberry Shade

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Natural Copper

Behr

Nearly identical

Flowering Chestnut

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

In a Maroon Mood

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Earth Rouge

Valspar

Very similar

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Australian Shiraz

Kilz

Very similar

Old Burgundy

PPG

Very similar

Etruscan Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Wood .05

Colorhouse

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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Berry Butter

Complement

Refuge

Chocolate Cherry Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Poppy Prose

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Jeans

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cool Turquoise

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Burnt Umber

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Ranch House

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Evolution

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#764F52

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Meadowgrass

Valspar · 5007-6A

#8CA885

Townsend Harbor Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-64

#644644

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Chocolate Cherry — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Chocolate Cherry have?
Chocolate Cherry by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Alaea by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Strawberry Shade by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Natural Copper by Behr (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 12.3, 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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