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Cherry Juice

Behr · S130-4

The Analysis

Cherry Juice is a mid-tone mauve-pink that absorbs a fair amount of light due to its 32.94 LRV. Because it isn't highly reflective, it will make a room feel cozier and more enclosed rather than airy or expansive.

This color is best treated as a bold accent or a deliberate statement piece rather than a neutral backdrop. It works well to define smaller, dedicated spaces like a library, powder room, or a bedroom feature wall.

LRV 33

History & Origin

It draws from Victorian-era parlor palettes but carries a modern, dusty edge that prevents it from looking dated. It feels fresh when paired with contemporary fixtures, bridging the gap between traditional richness and modern simplicity.

Undertonewarm-red
FamilyRed

How to Use It

Pair this with walnut or dark oak wood tones to play up its warmth. For hardware, matte black provides a sharp contrast, while unlacquered brass adds a classic, high-end metallic finish.

The Mood

This shade leans into a warm, saturated aesthetic that feels comforting and grounded. It avoids the clinical look of lighter tones, offering a stable and intimate atmosphere for daily living.

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.

Brand Matches

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  • Pipedream

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  • Twice Shy

    Valspar · V079-4

  • Mauve Mist

    Benjamin Moore · 1264

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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