Lyons Red CC-68 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A73942, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Rose Bouquet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A73942 · CC-68
Lyons Red
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lyons Red Technical Profile
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Lyons Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lyons 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 MooreLyons Red
Nearly identical
PPGRed Rose Bouquet
Red Rose Bouquet
PPG
Nearly identical
Moonrose
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Geranium
Behr
Nearly identical
Bright Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moonrose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kabuki
Kilz
Nearly identical
Roses Are Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Santa Rosa Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Poinsettia
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lyons Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lyons Red
#A73942
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC8467
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lyons Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lyons 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 Lyons 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.
Lyons Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lyons Red have?
Lyons 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 Lyons Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lyons Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lyons Red are Red Rose Bouquet by PPG (a near-identical match), Moonrose by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Geranium by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lyons 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 Lyons Red?
Lyons Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lyons Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.