Beaujolais 1259 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #784E4B, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnt Crimson from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #784E4B · 1259
Beaujolais
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Beaujolais Technical Profile
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Beaujolais in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Beaujolais in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBeaujolais
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBurnt Crimson
Burnt Crimson
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Alden Till
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Autumn Hills
Behr
Nearly identical
County Road
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Red Henna
Valspar
Very similar
Chianti
PPG
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Carriage Door
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Beaujolais
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beaujolais
#784E4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#947E62
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Beaujolais
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beaujolais 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 Beaujolais.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Beaujolais — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Beaujolais have?
Beaujolais 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 Beaujolais in your own space before committing.
What colors match Beaujolais from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beaujolais are Burnt Crimson by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Alden Till by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Alden Till by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Beaujolais'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 Beaujolais?
Beaujolais has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Beaujolais's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.