My Valentine 1330 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A6424E, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Licorice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6424E · 1330
My Valentine
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
My Valentine Technical Profile
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My Valentine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to My Valentine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMy Valentine
Nearly identical
PPGRed Licorice
Red Licorice
PPG
Nearly identical
Floriography
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rubyshire Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moonrose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Moonrose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cherries Jubilee
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Timeless Ruby
Behr
Very similar
Bright Red
Valspar
Very similar
Bright Orchid
Kilz
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With My Valentine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
My Valentine
#A6424E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB8670
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for My Valentine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
My Valentine 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
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More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
My Valentine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does My Valentine have?
My Valentine 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 My Valentine in your own space before committing.
What colors match My Valentine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to My Valentine are Red Licorice by PPG (a near-identical match), Floriography by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rubyshire Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting My Valentine'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 My Valentine?
My Valentine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why My Valentine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.