Kept Love Letters CSP-425 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D7BCBC, LRV 54 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tea Time from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D7BCBC · CSP-425
Kept Love Letters
54%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Kept Love Letters Technical Profile
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Kept Love Letters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kept Love Letters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreKept Love Letters
Nearly identical
PPGTea Time
Tea Time
PPG
Nearly identical
Chambord Charm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Radiant Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Embroidery
Behr
Nearly identical
Fading Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spring Blossoms
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Odyssey Plum
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Melting Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Warm Shawl
Kilz
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kept Love Letters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kept Love Letters
#D7BCBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kept Love Letters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kept Love Letters 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 Kept Love Letters.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kept Love Letters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kept Love Letters have?
Kept Love Letters by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Kept Love Letters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kept Love Letters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kept Love Letters are Tea Time by PPG (a near-identical match), Chambord Charm by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Radiant Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kept Love Letters'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 Kept Love Letters?
Kept Love Letters has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Kept Love Letters's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.