Paris Romance 1262 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1CBCC, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lilac Buds from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1CBCC · 1262
Paris Romance
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Paris Romance in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paris 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 MooreParis Romance
Nearly identical
ValsparLilac Buds
Lilac Buds
Valspar
Nearly identical
Malted
Behr
Nearly identical
Rosebud Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rosebud
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mohican Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whirligig
PPG
Very similar
Desert Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Fantastic Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Paris Romance
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paris Romance
#E1CBCC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paris Romance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paris 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Paris Romance.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paris Romance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paris Romance have?
Paris Romance by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Paris Romance in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paris Romance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paris Romance are Lilac Buds by Valspar (a near-identical match), Embroidery Rose by Valspar (a near-identical match), Malted by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paris 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 Paris Romance?
Paris Romance has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Paris Romance's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.