April Love 1061 is a red paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #8B3D2F, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Louisiana from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B3D2F · 1061
April Love
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
April Love Technical Profile
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April Love in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to April Love in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sApril Love
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLouisiana
Louisiana
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
April Love
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Regaled Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fired Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Red Hawk
Behr
Very similar
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Very similar
Cedar Chest
PPG
Very similar
Deep Crimson
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wood .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With April Love
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
April Love
#8B3D2F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A8153
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for April Love
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
April Love 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to April Love.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
April Love — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does April Love have?
April Love by Hirshfield's 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 April Love in your own space before committing.
What colors match April Love from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to April Love are Louisiana by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), April Love by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Majestic Ridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting April Love'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 April Love?
April Love has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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 April Love's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.