Amaryllis by Benjamin Moore paint color
Paint Color HQ
BrandsColorsInspirationBlogTools
Search colors...Sign in

Ref. #C99997 · 1256

Amaryllis

37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Order a sample
Save

Amaryllis 1256 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C99997, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Angela Canyon from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Home/Benjamin Moore/Amaryllis

Amaryllis Technical Profile

HEX Code#C99997
RGB201, 153, 151
LRV37.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

Use this color

Generate PaletteCompare

Get this color

Order a peel-and-stick sample of AmaryllisBuy at Ace HardwareSamples & supplies on Amazon
View official color on Benjamin Moore →

Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.

Amaryllis in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Amaryllis in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreAmaryllis
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAngela Canyon

Angela Canyon

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Artifact

Behr

Nearly identical

Angela Canyon

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Gilman Rose

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pepperberry

PPG

Nearly identical

Pressed Flower

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Driscoll Pink

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Paper Dolls

Kilz

Very similar

La Vie En Rose

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Cinder Rose

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Light Pink

RAL

Visible difference

Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Amaryllis — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.

Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Amaryllis

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Amaryllis

#C99997

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9B85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Customize in Room VisualizerExplore full palette →

Color Palettes for Amaryllis

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rosetti Pink

Complement

Dream .04

Amaryllis Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Brown Horse

Pop

Rhubarb

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Ultra Violet

Pop

Green Thumb

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Steamed Spinach

Pop

Teal Tone

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Amaryllis.

Rosy Tan

Benjamin Moore · 2091-50

#D29B96

Palermo Rose

Benjamin Moore · 1278

#D39B9D

Sandblast

Benjamin Moore · 2103-50

#C0A09D

Sharon Rose

Benjamin Moore · 039

#D79C8F

Mesa Peach

Benjamin Moore · 1200

#D59C8B

Venetian Rose

Benjamin Moore · 1292

#DA9B95

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Winthrop Peach

Behr · 230C-1

#FDE4DF

Antique Red

Behr · S-H-190

#8D232D

Begonia

Behr · HDC-SP16-12

#DF8A82

Wild Horse

Behr · S-G-770

#4F3631

Party Pink

Vista Paint · 8121

#F1B7C3

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Amaryllis — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Amaryllis have?
Amaryllis by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amaryllis in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amaryllis from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amaryllis are Angela Canyon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Artifact by Behr (a near-identical match), Angela Canyon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amaryllis's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Amaryllis?
Amaryllis has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

Explore More with Amaryllis

See It on a Wall

Preview this color in a real room

How Much Paint?

Calculate gallons for your project

Browse red Colors

Explore more shades in this family

Related Reading

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.

Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Amaryllis's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

Paint Color HQ

Architectural precision in every hue. Curating 26,000+ colors across 13 brands for modern spaces.

Directory

  • Sherwin-Williams
  • Benjamin Moore
  • Behr
  • PPG
  • Valspar
  • Dunn-Edwards
  • Farrow & Ball
  • All 13 Brands

Tools

  • Color Search
  • Compare Colors
  • Room Visualizer
  • Photo Color Identifier
  • Palette Generator
  • Paint Calculator
  • Embed Widget
  • Developer API

Resources

  • Blog
  • Inspiration Palettes
  • Discontinued Colors
  • Paint Color Statistics
  • FAQ

Company

  • About
  • Methodology
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Color Families

WhiteOff-WhiteGrayBeigeNeutralBrownTanRedOrangeYellowGreenBluePurplePinkBlack

© 2026 Paint Color HQ. Color data is approximate. Always verify with physical samples before purchasing.