Modern Romance CSP-435 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #844450, LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raspberry Crush from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #844450 · CSP-435
Modern Romance
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Modern Romance Technical Profile
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Modern Romance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Modern Romance in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreModern Romance
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRaspberry Crush
Raspberry Crush
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Exotica
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bold Brick
Behr
Very similar
Cordial
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ruby Lips
PPG
Very similar
Mahogany Cherry
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Perennial Red
Valspar
Very similar
Plum Royale
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Tea
Kilz
Very similar
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Modern Romance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Modern Romance
#844450
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#977464
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Modern Romance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Modern Romance 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 Modern Romance.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Modern Romance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modern Romance have?
Modern Romance 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 Modern Romance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modern Romance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Romance are Raspberry Crush by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Exotica by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Bold Brick by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Modern Romance'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 Modern Romance?
Modern Romance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Modern Romance's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.