Santa Rosa 1189 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BC8978, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Western Pink from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BC8978 · 1189
Santa Rosa
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Santa Rosa Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC8978
RGB188, 137, 120
Estimated LRV29.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Santa Rosa
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santa Rosa
#BC8978
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA384
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santa Rosa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santa Rosa 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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Santa Rosa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Santa Rosa have?
Santa Rosa by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Santa Rosa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Santa Rosa are Western Pink by Valspar (a close digital match), Big Cypress by PPG (a close digital match), Ginger Rose by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Santa Rosa'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 Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has a estimated lightness value of 29.9, 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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