Palace Arms Red CW-255 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #793D37, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Pepper from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #793D37 · CW-255
Palace Arms Red
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Palace Arms Red Technical Profile
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Palace Arms Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palace Arms Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePalace Arms Red
Nearly identical
BehrRed Pepper
Red Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Fireweed
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Red Farmhouse
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shaker Red
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sweet Spiceberry
PPG
Very similar
Shakker Red
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Rocky Mountain Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Posh Red
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palace Arms Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palace Arms Red
#793D37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B7658
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Palace Arms Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palace Arms Red 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Palace Arms Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Palace Arms Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palace Arms Red have?
Palace Arms Red 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 Palace Arms Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palace Arms Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palace Arms Red are Red Pepper by Behr (a near-identical match), Red Pepper by Behr (a near-identical match), Raw Cinnabar by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palace Arms Red'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 Palace Arms Red?
Palace Arms Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palace Arms Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.