Cherokee Brick
What Cherokee Brick Actually Looks Like
Cherokee Brick reads as a dusty, smoky brick red with a decidedly muted, almost weathered quality. It sits between a true red and a mauve, pulling away from anything bright or candy-like. At low light it can read closer to a dark wine or dried rose. In stronger natural light the brick warmth comes forward more clearly, though it never turns vivid.
Cherokee Brick Undertones
The color carries a complex mix of red and pink with quiet grey pulling it toward the muted side. That grey softens what could otherwise feel like a straightforward red, giving it a vintage or aged-brick feeling. Depending on your light source, the pink component can become more or less apparent, and in warm incandescent light the red side tends to win.
Where Cherokee Brick Works Best
Cherokee Brick suits interior spaces where you want a sense of enclosure and warmth without going fully dark. It works well as a single accent wall, on built-in shelving, or in a small dining room where the intimacy of a deeper color actually becomes an asset. Because its LRV is low, it absorbs a fair amount of light, so smaller rooms can feel cozy but also cave-like if you push it onto all four walls without adequate artificial lighting.
Where to put Cherokee Brick
A dining room is arguably the best home for Cherokee Brick. The low LRV creates a wrapping, intimate atmosphere that suits candlelight and conversation. Use it on all four walls here if the room gets some evening artificial light, and keep the ceiling a few shades lighter to give the eye somewhere to rest.
In a library or study this color backs bookshelves beautifully and gives the room a settled, serious feeling. Pair it with warm wood tones in flooring or furniture and use good task lighting, since the color will absorb ambient light.
On a bedroom accent wall behind the bed, Cherokee Brick adds depth and warmth without demanding attention the way a bright red would. Keep bedding in natural linen or cream tones so the color reads as backdrop rather than focal point.
A powder room is an ideal candidate for going all-in with Cherokee Brick on every surface. Small square footage means lower paint cost, and the drama of a fully wrapped dark brick red feels intentional and considered in a space people visit briefly.
What to Pair With Cherokee Brick
Because Cherokee Brick 2082-30 has no listed coordinating colors in our database, pairing advice is drawn from general color logic for muted brick reds. Off-whites with cream or warm beige undertones keep the palette cohesive. Soft sage or dusty olive greens complement the grey-red relationship well. Deep charcoal or near-black trim sharpens the edges without fighting the color. Brass and antique bronze hardware read naturally alongside it.
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Colors that clash with Cherokee Brick
Pairing Cherokee Brick with a stark, blue-leaning bright white in trim or adjacent walls creates a jarring contrast that highlights the pink in the brick and makes the overall palette feel unresolved.
Blue-grey or cool medium greys fight the warm red-pink mix in Cherokee Brick, pushing the color toward a faded, muddy appearance rather than a rich muted brick.
Because the LRV is low, rooms that rely entirely on a single overhead fixture can turn Cherokee Brick into a flat, dark, hard-to-read wall color with little of the brick warmth visible.
Common questions
Cherokee Brick carries the Benjamin Moore code 2082-30, hex #8C5059, and a precise LRV of 13.41, which places it firmly in the dark range and means it absorbs significantly more light than it reflects.
Our database lists Cherokee Brick as an interior color. If you want a similar muted brick red on an exterior surface, ask your Benjamin Moore retailer to identify an exterior-rated equivalent and always sample it in full outdoor light before committing.
For walls in living and dining spaces, eggshell gives you a subtle sheen that helps the color reflect a bit more light without looking flat. In a powder room or on an accent wall where you want more depth, matte works well. Save satin for trim or cabinetry applications where durability matters more.
It depends heavily on your light source. Warm incandescent or soft white LED bulbs pull out the red and brick tones. Cool daylight bulbs or north-facing natural light can shift the color toward its pink and mauve side. Sample it on the actual wall and view it at multiple times of day before deciding.