Modern Romance CSP-435 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #844450, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #844450 · CSP-435
Modern Romance
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Modern Romance Technical Profile
HEX Code#844450
RGB132, 68, 80
Estimated LRV9.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Modern Romance
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Modern Romance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Romance are Raspberry Crush by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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