ColorplanBenjamin Moore Taste of Berry (2085-40) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 30. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Rangwali (No.296). For trim, try Flush Pink (2081-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 29.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CB7E95 |
| RGB | 203, 126, 149 |
| HSL | 342°, 43%, 65% |
About Taste of Berry
Taste of Berry (2085-40) is a deep, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 30, Taste of Berry 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 Taste of Berry's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Wild Pink (2080-40), it's cooler and more muted.
How Taste of Berry changes with the light
Taste of Berry has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Taste of Berry's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Taste of Berry will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Taste of Berry can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Taste of Berry will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Taste of Berry in real homes
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Taste of Berry 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 12.7
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 14.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.4
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 21.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Taste of Berry questions
What undertone does Taste of Berry have?
Taste of Berry has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Taste of Berry's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Taste of Berry a light or dark color?
Taste of Berry has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Taste of Berry 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 Taste of Berry in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (closest available, ΔE 12.7); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 15.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Taste of Berry?
Try Flush Pink (2081-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Taste of Berry's undertone.
Where does Taste of Berry work best?
Taste of Berry works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 30, Taste of Berry 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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