Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Calypso Berry |
| SKU | PPG1185-7 |
| Hex | #C53A4B |
| RGB | 197, 58, 75 |
| HSL | 353°, 55%, 50% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About PPG / Glidden Calypso Berry
With an LRV of 15, Calypso 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.
Calypso 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
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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Calypso Berry within PPG / Glidden'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 #C53A4B in HSL space. Pair Calypso 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.
PPG / Glidden Calypso Berry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Calypso 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1185-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calypso Berry
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Feverish Pink (SW 6859), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calypso Berry without repainting risk. See the full Feverish Pink swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Calypso Berry
Behr's nearest match is Red Jalapeno (190D-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calypso Berry without repainting risk. See the full Red Jalapeno swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Calypso Berry
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Calypso Berry is Watermelon Red (2087-20) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watermelon Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Calypso Berry
Valspar's nearest match is Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16.5 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calypso Berry without repainting risk. See the full Whipped Strawberry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Calypso Berry
The closest Glidden equivalent of Calypso Berry is Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7). 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 15). If Glidden is your counter, order Calypso Berry and you'll get the same color. See the full Calypso Berry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Calypso Berry
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Calypso Berry is Candy Heart (HGSW 1053) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15) 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 Calypso Berry
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Calypso Berry is Red Icon (DEA104) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Icon swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Calypso Berry
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Calypso Berry. The nearest is Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Calypso Berry
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Calypso Berry. The nearest is Romesco (NO. CB4) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Romesco swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Calypso Berry
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Movie Star (1116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Calypso Berry without repainting risk. See the full Movie Star swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Calypso Berry
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Calypso Berry is Precious Peony (1102) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Precious Peony swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Calypso Berry
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Calypso Berry. The nearest is Emperors Silk (EMPERORS SILK) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emperors Silk swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Calypso Berry
At Kompozit, the closest color to Calypso Berry is Precious Peony (1102) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Precious Peony swatch →