Black Cherry
BLACK CHERRY | #421D2A
passion · mystery · indulgence · intimacy · sophistication
About the shade
Black Cherry is a very dark burgundy, red pulled so deep it nearly reaches black, with a touch of purple. It's darker and cooler than wine red and warmer than eggplant. In dim light it reads almost black, and in sunlight the red comes through. Beside gold or cream it looks rich and deep, and beside other darks like navy or charcoal its red shows more clearly.
Where you'll see it
Ripe black cherries, a glass of red wine held up to the light, dark rose petals at the end of summer, and old velvet theater seats. It's in the skin of a plum, beet juice, mahogany furniture with years of polish on it, and the darkest leaves of a Japanese maple in fall. Look for it in the deep reds of an old Persian rug.
In your home
A dining room, a den, or a library, anywhere you'd like a room to feel close and warm, especially in the evening. It pairs well with gold, brass, blush, cream, and dark wood. A velvet sofa, an upholstered headboard, or heavy curtains bring it in without painting a thing. If a full room feels like a lot, try it on one wall behind a bed, on the inside of bookshelves, or in a patterned rug where it's mixed with lighter colors.
In everyday life
A lipstick, a sweater for cold nights, a leather bag, or the color of wax on a sealed envelope. It's lovely in a velvet hair ribbon, nail polish, a wool coat, or a set of glasses with dark stems. A little of this one goes a long way, so a single piece you love can carry it.
COLOR AND SPIRIT
Deep reds have long been tied to the root chakra, associated with grounding, strength, and feeling rooted in the body. In many traditions dark red stands for protection and devotion, and in feng shui it carries fire energy, linked with passion and recognition. Garnet has been carried for centuries as a stone of protection and commitment. Some people save a color this rich for the evening hours.
