Candy Cane Red 2079-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AB263D, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Con Brio from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB263D · 2079-10
Candy Cane Red
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Candy Cane Red Technical Profile
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Candy Cane Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Candy Cane Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCandy Cane Red
Nearly identical
ValsparCon Brio
Con Brio
Valspar
Nearly identical
Daredevil
Behr
Nearly identical
Romeo O Romeo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Romeo O Romeo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rumba Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rapture Red
PPG
Very similar
Roses Are Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kabuki
Kilz
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Candy Cane Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Candy Cane Red
#AB263D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B27152
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Candy Cane Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Candy Cane Red 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 Candy Cane Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Candy Cane Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Candy Cane Red have?
Candy Cane Red 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 Candy Cane Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Candy Cane Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Candy Cane Red are Con Brio by Valspar (a near-identical match), Daredevil by Behr (a near-identical match), Romeo O Romeo by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Candy Cane Red'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 Candy Cane Red?
Candy Cane Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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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Why Candy Cane Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.