Oh So Red 1009-1 is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BE4948, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Romesco from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BE4948 · 1009-1
Oh So Red
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Oh So Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#BE4948
RGB190, 73, 72
Estimated LRV16.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Oh So Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oh So Red
#BE4948
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6997C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oh So Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oh So Red 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
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Oh So Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oh So Red have?
Oh So Red by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Oh So Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oh So Red are Romesco by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Red Parrot by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cherry Red by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oh So 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 Oh So Red?
Oh So Red has a estimated lightness value of 16.2, 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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