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Ref. #CA2F2F · 2000-10

Red

15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Red 2000-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CA2F2F, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Party Time from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#CA2F2F
RGB202, 47, 47
LRV14.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Red in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to 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 MooreRed
Nearly identical
Vista PaintParty Time

Party Time

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pure Red

RAL

Nearly identical

Party Time

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Stop

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Deep Fire

Behr

Very similar

Red Geranium

PPG

Very similar

Heart Throb

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Create .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lantern Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Atomic Red

Kilz

Very similar

Lovely Love Song

Valspar

Very similar

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Red

#CA2F2F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BD966F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Red

Complement

Brilliant Sea

Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Chocolate Truffle

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fog Mist

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Nile Green

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Red.

Ruby Red

Benjamin Moore · 2001-10

#CB2D2D

Vermilion

Benjamin Moore · 2002-10

#D0322C

Redstone

Benjamin Moore · 2009-10

#D43C2C

Neon Red

Benjamin Moore · 2087-10

#B92E34

Tomato Tango

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1145

#C0402E

Million Dollar Red

Benjamin Moore · 2003-10

#B6342D

More red colors from other brands

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

Toile Red

Sherwin-Williams · 6

#8B534E

Berry Crush

Hirshfield's · 0081

#73413E

Deep Rose

Valspar · 2001-3A

#AC595A

Bullfighters Red

Behr · PPH-64

#CD4646

Mexicali Rose

PPG · 18-06

#C49B9E

Briquette

PPG · 1188-6

#E15F65

Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Red have?
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 Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Red are Party Time by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pure Red by RAL (a near-identical match), Painter's Red by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Red?
Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.8, 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 Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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