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Ref. #AC4031 · CSP-1150

Paper

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Paper CSP-1150 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AC4031, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colorful Leaves from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Paper Technical Profile

HEX Code#AC4031
RGB172, 64, 49
LRV12.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Paper in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MoorePaper
Nearly identical
BehrColorful Leaves

Colorful Leaves

Behr

Nearly identical

Lantern Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Red Revival

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

High Society

Vista Paint

Very similar

Rum Punch

PPG

Very similar

Petal .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Chinese Red

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Fahrenheit

Kilz

Very similar

Sun's Rage

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Flame Red

RAL

Very similar

Crimson Glow

Valspar

Very similar

Bamboozle

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Paper

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Paper

#AC4031

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B09260

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Paper

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rum Punch

Complement

Valley Of Glaciers

Paper Room Palettes

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

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Tamarind

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Halo

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Green Gables

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Paper.

Shy Cherry

Benjamin Moore · 2007-20

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Dragons Blood

Benjamin Moore · CW-320

#AC4931

Navajo Red

Benjamin Moore · 2171-10

#AC4931

Smoldering Red

Benjamin Moore · 2007-10

#A43B2E

Sangria

Benjamin Moore · 2006-20

#A64438

Hot Tamale

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1155

#AA3535

More red colors from other brands

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

Gabriel’s Gift

Vista Paint · 8062

#F37773

Oriental Red

Kilz · LA120-02

#7D3436

Salmon Pink

RAL · 3022

#D95030

Positively Pink

Behr · T18-01

#E7BFB6

Leaf Rust

Vista Paint · AC118

#A0392F

Sun Dried Tomato

Sherwin-Williams · 7585

#692B2B

Paper — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Paper have?
Paper 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 Paper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paper are Colorful Leaves by Behr (a near-identical match), Lantern Red by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Red Revival by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Paper'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 Paper?
Paper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.7, 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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