Vienna Lace works as a confident anchor color — best in rooms that can carry visual weight (dining rooms, libraries, accent walls) rather than as a whole-room palette. At LRV 72 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it where you want a calm, restful feel — red raises visual energy, so it fights bedrooms and small home offices.
Ref. #E9D9D4 · PPU17-7
Vienna Lace
72%LRV Value
Vienna Lace Technical Profile
What color is Behr Vienna Lace (PPU17-7)? It's a light warm red — hex #E9D9D4, LRV 72. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Vienna Lace is Benjamin Moore Proposal — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Wild Aster and Valspar Mosaic Pink also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 72, Vienna Lace reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Vienna Lace
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vienna Lace
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vienna Lace
#E9D9D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vienna Lace
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vienna Lace Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Vienna Lace.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Vienna Lace — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Vienna Lace from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vienna Lace are Proposal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wild Aster by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mosaic Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Vienna Lace's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Vienna Lace?
Vienna Lace has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Vienna Lace depends on the room. Here's how to choose.