Romantic Rose 1008-5C is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BD8287, 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.
Ref. #BD8287 · 1008-5C
Romantic Rose
29%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Romantic Rose Technical Profile
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Romantic Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Romantic Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRomantic Rose
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRennie'S Rose
Rennie'S Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Foxen
Behr
Nearly identical
Notice Me
Vista Paint
Very similar
Notice Me
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Toasted Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Vintage Rouge Red
PPG
Very similar
Romantic Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Audrey's Blush
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Autumn Aspen
Kilz
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Romantic Rose
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Romantic Rose.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Romantic Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match Romantic Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romantic Rose are Rennie'S Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Foxen by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Romantic Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.