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Mid-Century ModernSouth-Facing

Berry Wine

Benjamin Moore · 2003-30

The Analysis

Berry Wine is a deep, saturated red-pink that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 19.86. It will make a room feel more enclosed and intimate rather than open or airy.

Because it is so bold, it is best used as a high-impact accent wall, for cabinetry, or in small rooms like a powder bath or study. It is too intense for a whole-house main wall color.

LRV 20

History & Origin

This shade leans into a modern, maximalist aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It serves as a fresh, punchy update to classic deep-red palettes found in Victorian-era homes.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with walnut wood tones or matte black metal hardware to ground the intensity of the hue. Use it in rooms with ample natural or artificial light to ensure the color remains vibrant rather than muddy.

The Mood

This color is highly energizing and stimulating. It is best suited for spaces where you want to feel active and social rather than spaces intended for quiet 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.

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Lighting

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

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