Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Cherry Blink |
| SKU | 1075 |
| Hex | #AD5344 |
| RGB | 173, 83, 68 |
| HSL | 9°, 44%, 47% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Hirshfield's Cherry Blink
With an LRV of 16, Cherry Blink 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.
Cherry Blink works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Cherry Blink within Hirshfield's'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 #AD5344 in HSL space. Pair Cherry Blink 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.
Hirshfield's Cherry Blink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cherry Blink 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 Hirshfield's 1075 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cherry Blink
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cherry Blink is Jalapeño (SW 6629) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jalapeño swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Behr's nearest match is Tibetan Orange (PPU2-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cherry Blink without repainting risk. See the full Tibetan Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cherry Blink
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Cherry Blink is Iron Ore Red (2089-10). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Iron Ore Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Iron Ore Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Valspar's nearest match is Caliente (M104), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Cherry Blink without repainting risk. See the full Caliente swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cherry Blink
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Cherry Blink. The nearest is Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glowing Firelight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cherry Blink
At Glidden, the closest color to Cherry Blink is Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glowing Firelight swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cherry Blink
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cherry Blink is Heirloom Tomato (208-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heirloom Tomato swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cherry Blink
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cherry Blink is Peppery (HGSW 1082) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peppery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cherry Blink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cherry Blink is Santa Fe Sunset (DET458) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santa Fe Sunset swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Cherry Blink — the nearest deck color, On Bosque (JG-36), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1075 instead. See the full On Bosque swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cherry Blink
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Cherry Blink is Harissa (NO. 9916). 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 15 vs 16). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Harissa and you'll get the same color. See the full Harissa swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cherry Blink
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cherry Blink is Cottage Spice (H013) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Spice swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Cherry Blink — the nearest deck color, Smoked Salmon (CA225), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1075 instead. See the full Smoked Salmon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cherry Blink
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cherry Blink is Firefly (C2-567) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Firefly swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Cherry Blink — the nearest deck color, Big Apple (PNT100-DP-30), is clearly different (ΔE 7.42). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1075 instead. See the full Big Apple swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Cherry Blink — the nearest deck color, Zion (ZION), is clearly different (ΔE 9.8). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1075 instead. See the full Zion swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Cherry Blink — the nearest deck color, Emperors Silk (EMPERORS SILK), is clearly different (ΔE 9.32). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1075 instead. See the full Emperors Silk swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Cherry Blink — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 8.59). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1075 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Cherry Blink
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Cherry Blink — the nearest deck color, Farmhouse Red (329211), is clearly different (ΔE 8.15). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1075 instead. See the full Farmhouse Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cherry Blink
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Cherry Blink is Cherry Blink (1075). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cherry Blink and you'll get the same color. See the full Cherry Blink swatch →