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Modern Romance

10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Modern Romance Technical Profile

HEX Code#844450
RGB132, 68, 80
LRV9.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Bold Brick

Complement

Carlisle

Modern Romance Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sea Froth

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rhubarb

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Thumb

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Egyptian Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Tudor Rose

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Tropical Coral

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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. 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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