Rosewood 2082-40 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B8808D, LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thornberry from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8808D · 2082-40
Rosewood
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rosewood Technical Profile
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Rosewood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rosewood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRosewood
Nearly identical
PPGThornberry
Thornberry
PPG
Nearly identical
Punch of Pink
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New Bud
Valspar
Very similar
Punch of Pink
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red Clover
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Portuguese Dawn
Behr
Very similar
Rose Lane
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rennie'S Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Autumn Aspen
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rosewood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rosewood
#B8808D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rosewood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rosewood 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 Rosewood.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rosewood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rosewood have?
Rosewood by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Rosewood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rosewood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rosewood are Thornberry by PPG (a near-identical match), Punch of Pink by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Vintage Rouge Red by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rosewood'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 Rosewood?
Rosewood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rosewood's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.