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Ref. #A04653 · CW-345

Travers Red

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Travers Red CW-345 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A04653, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Merlot from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Travers Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#A04653
RGB160, 70, 83
LRV12.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Travers Red in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Travers 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 MooreTravers Red
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMerlot

Merlot

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Kirsch Red

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Depression Glass

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Ode to Joy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Francesca

Vista Paint

Very similar

Roasted Pepper

PPG

Very similar

Timeless Ruby

Behr

Very similar

Bright Orchid

Kilz

Very similar

Baked Bahama

Valspar

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Red Violet

RAL

Visible difference

Create .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Travers Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Travers Red

#A04653

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A78572

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Travers Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Merlot

Complement

Jewel Weed

Travers Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sea Froth

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Holly Berry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blooming Grove

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Miami Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Travers Red.

Chinaberry

Benjamin Moore · 1351

#9E3D54

Night Flower

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#974051

Segovia Red

Benjamin Moore · 1288

#9C4C4A

Umbria Red

Benjamin Moore · 1316

#A64149

Gypsy Love

Benjamin Moore · 2085-30

#A74F5E

Raspberry Glaze

Benjamin Moore · 2078-20

#AD3E59

More red colors from other brands

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

Lusty Orange

Hirshfield's · 1072

#EFAFA7

Ablaze

Sherwin-Williams · 6870

#C04641

Piglet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5086

#FFC0C6

Intrigue

Behr · P160-6

#C02741

Soft Lace

Behr · W-B-110

#F8F1EF

Red Red Rose

PPG · 90RR 18/450

#C75361

Travers Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Travers Red have?
Travers 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 Travers Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Travers Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Travers Red are Merlot by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Kirsch Red by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Depression Glass by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Travers 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 Travers Red?
Travers Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.5, 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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