Romesco CB4 is a red paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #BA4845, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Red Parrot from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA4845 · CB4
Romesco
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Romesco Technical Profile
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Romesco in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Romesco in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallRomesco
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRed Parrot
Red Parrot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oh So Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cherry Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Empower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lady in Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Luscious Scarlet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Red Tomato
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pearl Pink
RAL
Nearly identical
Teaberry Blossom
PPG
Very similar
Scarlet Sumac
Vista Paint
Very similar
Red Flare
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Romesco
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Romesco
#BA4845
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B59A7D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Romesco
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Romesco 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Romesco.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Romesco — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Romesco have?
Romesco by Farrow & Ball 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 Romesco in your own space before committing.
What colors match Romesco from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romesco are Red Parrot by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Oh So Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cherry Red by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Romesco'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 Romesco?
Romesco has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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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 Romesco's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.