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Ref. #984D65 · 2083-30

Old Claret

13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Old Claret 2083-30 is a pink paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #984D65, LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Potpourri from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Old Claret Technical Profile

HEX Code#984D65
RGB152, 77, 101
LRV12.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Old Claret in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Old Claret in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreOld Claret
Nearly identical
KilzPotpourri

Potpourri

Kilz

Nearly identical

Cherry Berry

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Harmony Red

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Raspberry Kiss

PPG

Very similar

Vermilion

Behr

Very similar

Ruby Shade

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Valentine’s Kiss

Vista Paint

Very similar

Plumberry

Valspar

Very similar

Can Can

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Petal .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Signal Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Eating Room Red

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Old Claret

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Old Claret

#984D65

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A37D75

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Old Claret

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Harmony Red

Complement

Crisp Lettuce

Old Claret 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

Rouge

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blooming Grove

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Adam Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

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Vintage Claret

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Berry

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Cherokee Brick

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Barrett Brick

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#8D515A

Gypsy Love

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#A74F5E

Tawny Port

Benjamin Moore · 1281

#915556

More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Simple Violet

Valspar · 1004-6B

#E1C7D8

Cranapple Cream

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#EBC3DC

Glamorous

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#B72A81

Pink Parfait

Behr · 170A-1

#FDD9E6

Neon Hippie

Dutch Boy · 101-6DB

#B54D6E

Cosmic Pink

Valspar · 1001-1A

#D26EA4

Old Claret — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Old Claret have?
Old Claret by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old Claret in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Claret from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Claret are Potpourri by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cherry Berry by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Harmony Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Claret'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 Old Claret?
Old Claret has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.9, 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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