King's Red CW-335 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A7453E, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Revival from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A7453E · CW-335
King's Red
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
King's Red Technical Profile
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King's Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to King's 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 MooreKing's Red
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRed Revival
Red Revival
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rum Punch
PPG
Nearly identical
Tomato Slices
Behr
Nearly identical
Empower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Red Tomato
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Redrock Canyon
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Flare
Kilz
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Arizona Sun
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Classic Red
Valspar
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With King's Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
King's Red
#A7453E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC906C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for King's Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
King's 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 King's 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.
King's Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does King's Red have?
King's 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 King's Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match King's Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to King's Red are Red Revival by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rum Punch by PPG (a near-identical match), Tomato Slices by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting King's 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 King's Red?
King's Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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 King's Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.