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Ref. #C46C6F · 1286

Cinco de Mayo

24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Cinco de Mayo Technical Profile

HEX Code#C46C6F
RGB196, 108, 111
LRV23.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Cuban Plaza

Complement

Mariner

Cinco de Mayo Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sea Froth

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Strawberry Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Thumb

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Teal Tone

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ablaze

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Intrigue

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Soft Lace

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Red Red Rose

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Jay's New Toy

Vista Paint · K-704

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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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