Cactus Flower 1335 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E96775, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bleeding Heart from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E96775 · 1335
Cactus Flower
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cactus Flower Technical Profile
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Cactus Flower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cactus Flower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCactus Flower
Nearly identical
PPGBleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart
PPG
Nearly identical
Lady Love
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Passion Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Redstone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Guava Jam
Behr
Very similar
Watermelon Core
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grenadine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pink Explosion
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Cool Watermelon
Kilz
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cactus Flower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cactus Flower
#E96775
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C78F6B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cactus Flower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cactus Flower 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 Cactus Flower.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cactus Flower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cactus Flower have?
Cactus Flower 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 Cactus Flower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cactus Flower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cactus Flower are Bleeding Heart by PPG (a near-identical match), Pink Salmon by PPG (a near-identical match), Lady Love by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cactus Flower'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 Cactus Flower?
Cactus Flower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.3, 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 Cactus Flower's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.