Antique Rose 2173-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C98E82, LRV 33 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose De Mai from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C98E82 · 2173-40
Antique Rose
33%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antique Rose Technical Profile
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Antique Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antique Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAntique Rose
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRose De Mai
Rose De Mai
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Constant Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coral House
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mexican Moonlight
PPG
Nearly identical
Field of Flowers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peach Preserve
Behr
Very similar
Simmering Ridge
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Topaz Tease
Vista Paint
Very similar
Baked Terra Cotta
Kilz
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Rose
#C98E82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1A181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Antique Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Rose 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Antique Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Rose have?
Antique Rose 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 Antique Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antique Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antique Rose are Rose De Mai by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Constant Coral by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coral House by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Antique Rose'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 Antique Rose?
Antique Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.4, 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antique Rose's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.