Romantic Rose 1008-5C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BD8287, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rennie'S Rose from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BD8287 · 1008-5C
Romantic Rose
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Romantic Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#BD8287
RGB189, 130, 135
Estimated LRV28.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Romantic Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Romantic Rose
#BD8287
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Romantic Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Romantic Rose 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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Romantic Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Romantic Rose have?
Romantic Rose by Valspar has a warm (pink) 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 Romantic Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romantic Rose are Rennie'S Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Foxen by Behr (a close digital match), Chick Flick by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Romantic Rose'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 Romantic Rose?
Romantic Rose has a estimated lightness value of 28.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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