Tawny Rose 2173-20 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E4F3B, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Remaining Embers from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E4F3B · 2173-20
Tawny Rose
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Rose Technical Profile
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Tawny Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tawny Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTawny Rose
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRemaining Embers
Remaining Embers
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Remaining Embers
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Burled Redwood
PPG
Nearly identical
Sierra Redwood
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cherry Cola
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Hipsterfication
Behr
Nearly identical
Autumn Russet
Valspar
Very similar
Caramel Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Autumn Abundance
Kilz
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tawny Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Rose
#8E4F3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D8D5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Rose 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 Tawny Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tawny Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Rose have?
Tawny Rose 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 Tawny Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tawny Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Rose are Remaining Embers by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Remaining Embers by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Burled Redwood by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tawny Rose'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 Tawny Rose?
Tawny Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.7, 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 Tawny Rose's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.