Cinco de Mayo 1286 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C46C6F, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Playful Pink from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C46C6F · 1286
Cinco de Mayo
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cinco de Mayo Technical Profile
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Cinco de Mayo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cinco de Mayo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCinco de Mayo
Nearly identical
ValsparPlayful Pink
Playful Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Art House Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
Candystripe Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Terra Rosa
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Garden Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rita's Rouge
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
May Fair
Vista Paint
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Very similar
Lord Baltimore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Watermelon Crush
Kilz
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cinco de Mayo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cinco de Mayo
#C46C6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3977F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cinco de Mayo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cinco de Mayo 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 Cinco de Mayo.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cinco de Mayo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cinco de Mayo have?
Cinco de Mayo 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 Cinco de Mayo in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cinco de Mayo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cinco de Mayo are Playful Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sonora Rose by Valspar (a near-identical match), Art House Pink by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cinco de Mayo'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 Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.6, 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 Cinco de Mayo's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.