Romantic Smoke 1005-8A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBAEAD, estimated 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.
Valspar · #CBAEAD · 1005-8A
Romantic Smoke
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Romantic Smoke Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBAEAD
RGB203, 174, 173
Estimated LRV46.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Romantic Smoke
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Romantic Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Romantic Smoke are Demetrio by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Rose Bisque by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Victoriana by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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