Cornwallis Red CW-315 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BE4739, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is China Rouge from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BE4739 · CW-315
Cornwallis Red
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cornwallis Red Technical Profile
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Cornwallis Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cornwallis 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 MooreCornwallis Red
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChina Rouge
China Rouge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Habanero Chile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chuckles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lantern Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deep Fire
Behr
Very similar
Teaberry Blossom
PPG
Very similar
Lovely Love Song
Valspar
Very similar
Le Corbusier Crush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Flare
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cornwallis Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornwallis Red
#BE4739
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B79C73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cornwallis Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornwallis 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 Cornwallis 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.
Cornwallis Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornwallis Red have?
Cornwallis 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 Cornwallis Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cornwallis Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornwallis Red are China Rouge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Persimmon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Petal .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cornwallis 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 Cornwallis Red?
Cornwallis Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.7, 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 Cornwallis Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.