Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Hint of Cherry |
| SKU | 1004-1B |
| Hex | #DC607A |
| RGB | 220, 96, 122 |
| HSL | 347°, 64%, 62% |
| LRV | 24.9 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Hint of Cherry
With an LRV of 24.9, Hint of Cherry 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.
Hint of Cherry works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Hint of Cherry within Valspar'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 #DC607A in HSL space. Pair Hint of Cherry 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.
Valspar Hint of Cherry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hint of Cherry 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 Valspar 1004-1B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hint of Cherry. The nearest is Grenadine (SW 6592) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 24.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grenadine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
Behr has no exact twin of Hint of Cherry. The nearest is Strawberry Taffy (P150-5A) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 24.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Strawberry Taffy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Hint of Cherry is Deco Rose (1328) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 24.9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deco Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hint of Cherry is Kenny's Kiss (PPG1184-6) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24.9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kenny's Kiss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
At Glidden, the closest color to Hint of Cherry is Ruby Blush (70RR 23/409) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 24.9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruby Blush swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Hint of Cherry. The nearest is Bubblegum Pink (101-5DB) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 24.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bubblegum Pink swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hint of Cherry. The nearest is Robust Pink (HGSW 1054) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 24.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Robust Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hint of Cherry
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Hint of Cherry is Slice of Watermelon (DE5068) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 24.9) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slice of Watermelon swatch →