Cheery
Behr · 150B-5
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Cheery is a mid-tone coral pink with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.48, meaning it reflects about 38% of the light that hits it. Because it isn't ultra-bright, it adds warmth without making a room feel overwhelmed by glare, though its saturation will make walls feel like they are physically closer to you.
This is a bold, high-personality color that serves best as an accent wall or in small, dedicated spaces like a powder room or mudroom. It is too dominant for a main living area unless you are committed to a very maximalist design scheme.
LRV 38History & Origin
This shade leans into modern, playful design rather than traditional period styles. It draws inspiration from 1950s retro-kitsch and contemporary pop-art palettes, making it a fresh choice for homeowners who want to avoid neutral, safe interiors.
How to Use It
Pair this with light oak or blonde wood tones to keep the look breezy, or use matte black hardware to ground the pink and give it a sharper, modern edge. It performs best in rooms where you want to create a high-impact, welcoming focal point.
The Mood
This color is intentionally energizing and active, making it a strong choice for social spaces where you want to promote conversation and warmth. Living with this daily will provide a noticeable mood boost, though it is likely too stimulating for a primary bedroom intended for deep rest.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Overcast
- 2700K
- 3500K
- 4000K
- 5500K