ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cherry Malt (2104-50) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dressy Rose (SW 6024) and Farrow & Ball Cinder Rose (No.246). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 38.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C19E9B |
| RGB | 193, 158, 155 |
| HSL | 5°, 23%, 68% |
About Cherry Malt
Cherry Malt (2104-50) is a deep, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 38, Cherry Malt 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 Cherry Malt'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. It's very close to Sandblast (2103-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cherry Malt changes with the light
Cherry Malt 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
Cherry Malt's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cherry Malt 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 Cherry Malt close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cherry Malt will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cherry Malt in real homes
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Cherry Malt 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
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Redend Point (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Sulking Room Pink (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Mesa Taupe (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cherry Malt questions
What undertone does Cherry Malt have?
Cherry Malt has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cherry Malt's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cherry Malt a light or dark color?
Cherry Malt has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Cherry Malt 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 Cherry Malt in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dressy Rose SW 6024 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Cinder Rose No.246 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cherry Malt?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Oyster (2115-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cherry Malt's undertone.
Where does Cherry Malt work best?
Cherry Malt works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 38, Cherry Malt 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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