# Behr Cherry Red

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cherry-red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cherry-red)

Behr Cherry Red HDC-MD-16 is a medium-deep red with a muted, earthy cast rather than a bright, primary-red intensity. Its #b84f47 value suggests a noticeable warmth, with a soft brownish influence that can make it feel more grounded in daylight and richer under warm indoor bulbs. Use it for a dining room accent wall, a front door, or painted cabinetry where a substantial dose of color is welcome. Cherry Red pairs well with warm off-whites, charcoal, deep brown wood, aged brass, and natural linen fabrics. In a small room, it is best reserved for trim, a built-in, or one focal surface so the color has room to register without overwhelming the space.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Cherry Red
- **Color code:** HDC-MD-16
- **HEX:** #b84f47
- **RGB:** 184, 79, 71
- **LRV:** 15.59%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 4° Saturation: 61.41% Value: 72.16%
- **HSL:** hsl(4, 44, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 57.07 Yellow: 61.41 Key: 27.84
- **YIQ:** Y: 109.483 I: 65.14 Q: 19.722
- **XYZ:** X: 23.702 Y: 16.24 Z: 7.846
- **CIE Lab:** L:47.288 a:41.925 b:25.891
- **CIE Luv:** L:47.288 u:78.775 v:21.029
- **Decimal:** 12078919
- **Hunter Lab:** 40.299, 34.464, 16.666

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Raging Bull](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-raging-bull)
- [Behr Intrigue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intrigue)
- [Benjamin Moore Red Parrot](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-parrot-1308)
- [Benjamin Moore Rosy Apple](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rosy-apple-2006-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Geranium](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-geranium-1307)
- [Sherwin Williams Ablaze](https://plan-home.com/color/ablaze-sw-6870)
- [Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile](https://plan-home.com/color/habanero-chile-sw-7589)
- [Behr Stiletto Love](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stiletto-love)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/red-tomato-sw-6607)
- [Benjamin Moore Rhubarb](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rhubarb-2007-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Peppery](https://plan-home.com/color/peppery-sw-6615)
- [Benjamin Moore Holly Berry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-holly-berry-1321)
- [Sherwin Williams Enticing Red](https://plan-home.com/color/enticing-red-sw-6600)
- [Valspar US Dressed to the Nines](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-dressed-to-the-nines)
- [Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cornwallis-red-cw-315)
- [Behr Whip Lash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whip-lash)
- [Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moroccan-spice-af-285)
- [Behr Tibetan Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tibetan-orange)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Drama Queen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-drama-queen)
- [Behr Tapestry Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tapestry-red)
- [Behr Red Coral](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-red-coral)
- [Behr Tandoori](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tandoori)
- [Behr Intrigue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intrigue)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Raging Bull](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-raging-bull)
- [Behr Morocco Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-morocco-red)
- [Behr Fire Cracker](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fire-cracker)
- [Behr Allure](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-allure)
- [Behr Persimmon Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-persimmon-red)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Greenwich Village](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greenwich-village)
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.