Old World Romance 303 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCECC2, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zahria from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCECC2 · 303
Old World Romance
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old World Romance Technical Profile
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Old World Romance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old World 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 MooreOld World Romance
Nearly identical
Vista PaintZahria
Zahria
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Bubble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yogurt
Behr
Nearly identical
Creamy Oat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Summer Hue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Barely Butter
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Shine
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
White Whimsy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Old World Romance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old World Romance
#FCECC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old World Romance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old World 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
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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old World Romance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old World Romance have?
Old World Romance by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old World Romance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old World Romance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old World Romance are Zahria by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon Bubble by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yogurt by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old World 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 Old World Romance?
Old World Romance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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