Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Classic Berry |
| SKU | PPU1-19 |
| Hex | #7C5262 |
| RGB | 124, 82, 98 |
| HSL | 337°, 20%, 40% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Red |
About Behr Classic Berry
With an LRV of 11, Classic Berry is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Classic Berry works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Classic Berry within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7C5262 in HSL space. Pair Classic Berry with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Classic Berry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Classic Berry from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU1-19 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Berry
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Classic Berry is Grape Harvest (SW 6285) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grape Harvest swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Classic Berry
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Classic Berry. The nearest is Kalamata (AF-630) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kalamata swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Classic Berry
Valspar has no exact twin of Classic Berry. The nearest is Sea Fan Fuchsia (P076) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.1 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea Fan Fuchsia swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Classic Berry
The closest Glidden equivalent of Classic Berry is Currant Berry (30RR 11/175). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Glidden is your counter, order Currant Berry and you'll get the same color. See the full Currant Berry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Classic Berry
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Classic Berry is Baked Apples (301-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baked Apples swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Berry
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Classic Berry is Principal Grape (HGSW 2432) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Principal Grape swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Classic Berry
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Classic Berry is Wine Tasting (DEFD07) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wine Tasting swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Classic Berry
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Classic Berry is Exotica (0108) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotica swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Classic Berry
C2 Paint's nearest match is Mulberry (C2-507), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Berry without repainting risk. See the full Mulberry swatch →