Romantic Smoke 1005-8A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBAEAD, LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Demetrio from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBAEAD · 1005-8A
Romantic Smoke
46%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Romantic Smoke Technical Profile
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Romantic Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Romantic Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRomantic Smoke
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDemetrio
Demetrio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rose Bisque
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wispy Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Insightful Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Allegory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Versailles Rose
Behr
Very similar
Parfait
PPG
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Victorian Cottage
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Simply Taupe
Kilz
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Romantic Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Romantic Smoke
#CBAEAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9A85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Romantic Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Romantic Smoke 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 Smoke.
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 Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Romantic Smoke have?
Romantic Smoke 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 Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Romantic Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romantic Smoke are Demetrio by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rose Bisque by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Victoriana by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Romantic Smoke'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 Smoke?
Romantic Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Romantic Smoke's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.