Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Holly Berry |
| SKU | 1321 |
| Hex | #C24C4D |
| RGB | 194, 76, 77 |
| HSL | 359°, 49%, 53% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Benjamin Moore Holly Berry
With an LRV of 17, Holly Berry is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Holly 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
15 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Holly Berry 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 #C24C4D in HSL space. Pair Holly 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.
Benjamin Moore Holly Berry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Holly 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 Benjamin Moore 1321 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Holly Berry
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Holly Berry is Coral Bells (SW 6593) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Bells swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Holly Berry
At Behr, the closest color to Holly Berry is Glowing Scarlet (HDC-FL13-1) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glowing Scarlet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Holly Berry
Valspar's nearest match is Dressed to the Nines (V043-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.2 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Holly Berry without repainting risk. See the full Dressed to the Nines swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Holly Berry
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Holly Berry is Burnt Red (PPG1188-7). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Burnt Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnt Red swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Holly Berry
The closest Glidden equivalent of Holly Berry is Burnt Red (PPG1188-7). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If Glidden is your counter, order Burnt Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnt Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Holly Berry
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Holly Berry is Luscious Scarlet (105-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luscious Scarlet swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Holly Berry
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Holly Berry is Candy Heart (HGSW 1053) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candy Heart swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Holly Berry
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Spanish Carmine (DEFD11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Holly Berry without repainting risk. See the full Spanish Carmine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Holly Berry
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Holly Berry is Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Holly Berry
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Holly Berry is Romesco (NO. CB4) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romesco swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Holly Berry
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Mullen Pink (1101), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Holly Berry without repainting risk. See the full Mullen Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Holly Berry
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Holly Berry. The nearest is Sweet Baby Rose (1067) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Baby Rose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Holly Berry
Clare has no exact twin of Holly Berry. The nearest is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Holly Berry
Kompozit has no exact twin of Holly Berry. The nearest is Sweet Baby Rose (1067) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Baby Rose swatch →