Cherry Malt
2104-50 · #C19E9B · LRV 38 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Razzle Dazzle20
- 2Coming up Roses30
- 3Cherry Malt38
- 4Pale Cherry Blossom61
- 5Romance66
What Color Is Cherry Malt, Really?
Cherry Malt reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2104-50 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Cherry Malt
Cherry Malt is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Cherry Malt
Cherry Malt sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Most complaints about Cherry Malt are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2104-50 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | OrchidSW 71 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.4 | 37 | Color page → |
| Behr | Retro PinkS170-4 · Behr | 3.1 | 38 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Lychee BerryP075 · Valspar | 2.6 | 39.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | PepperberryPPG1055-4 · PPG / Glidden | 2.0 | 39 | Color page → |
| Glidden | AwakeningPPG18-05 · Glidden | 2.0 | 37 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Rosey Glow401-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.6 | 38 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Cherry Malt within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C19E9B in HSL space. Pair Cherry Malt with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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