Paris Romance 1262 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E1CBCC, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E1CBCC · 1262
Paris Romance
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Paris Romance Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1CBCC
RGB225, 203, 204
Estimated LRV63.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Paris Romance
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Paris Romance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paris Romance are Lilac Buds by Valspar (a close digital match), Embroidery Rose by Valspar (a close digital match), Malted by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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