Con Brio 8001-7F is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AD273F, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candy Cane Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD273F · 8001-7F
Con Brio
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Con Brio Technical Profile
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Con Brio in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Con Brio in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCon Brio
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCandy Cane Red
Candy Cane Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Daredevil
Behr
Nearly identical
Rumba Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Red Alert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Romeo O Romeo
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Roses Are Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rapture Red
PPG
Very similar
Kabuki
Kilz
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Con Brio
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Con Brio
#AD273F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B27355
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Con Brio
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Con Brio 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Con Brio.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Con Brio — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Con Brio have?
Con Brio by Valspar 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 Con Brio in your own space before committing.
What colors match Con Brio from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Con Brio are Candy Cane Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Daredevil by Behr (a near-identical match), Rumba Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Con Brio'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 Con Brio?
Con Brio has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, 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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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 Con Brio's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.