ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barberry (1244) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 27. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Sulking Room Pink (No.295). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 27.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A58785 |
| RGB | 165, 135, 133 |
| HSL | 4°, 15%, 58% |
About Barberry
Barberry (1244) is a deep, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 27, Barberry absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barberry's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Muskoka Dusk (CC-6), it's warmer.
How Barberry changes with the light
Barberry has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Barberry's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Barberry will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Barberry close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Barberry will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Barberry in real homes
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Barberry equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Porphyry Pink (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barberry questions
What undertone does Barberry have?
Barberry has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barberry's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barberry a light or dark color?
Barberry has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 27, Barberry absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Barberry in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink No.295 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barberry?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Oyster (2115-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Barberry's undertone.
Where does Barberry work best?
Barberry works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 27, Barberry absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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