Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Barberry |
| SKU | 1244 |
| Hex | #A58785 |
| RGB | 165, 135, 133 |
| HSL | 4°, 15%, 58% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Barberry
Barberry sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Barberry is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Barberry within Benjamin Moore'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 #A58785 in HSL space. Pair Barberry 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.
Benjamin Moore Barberry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barberry 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 Benjamin Moore 1244 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barberry
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rosaline Pearl (SW 9077), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Barberry without repainting risk. See the full Rosaline Pearl swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Barberry
Behr's nearest match is Regency Rose (UL110-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Barberry without repainting risk. See the full Regency Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barberry
Valspar has no exact twin of Barberry. The nearest is Mellow Mauve (1004-7C) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mellow Mauve swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barberry
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Barberry is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Quartz swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Barberry
At Glidden, the closest color to Barberry is Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedford Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barberry
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Tea Slipper (401-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Barberry without repainting risk. See the full Tea Slipper swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barberry
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barberry is Cocoa Berrie (HGSW 3024) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoa Berrie swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barberry
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Barberry is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barberry
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Barberry. The nearest is Lover's Tryst (0099) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lover's Tryst swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Barberry
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Barberry is Rocky Mountain (0128) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Barberry
Rodda has no exact twin of Barberry. The nearest is Reimagined (R116) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Reimagined swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Barberry
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Barberry. The nearest is Terra (TERRA) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terra swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barberry
At Kompozit, the closest color to Barberry is Rocky Mountain (0128) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →