American Rose AC123 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #952D3A, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosebud Red from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #952D3A · AC123
American Rose
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
American Rose Technical Profile
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American Rose in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to American Rose in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintAmerican Rose
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRosebud Red
Rosebud Red
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Create .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Red Delicious
PPG
Nearly identical
Rapture
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Red Velvet
Behr
Nearly identical
Quite Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Rose
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Red Violet
RAL
Very similar
Radiant Raspberry
Kilz
Very similar
Vintage Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Radish
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Incarnadine
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With American Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
American Rose
#952D3A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A27153
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for American Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
American 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to American 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.
American Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does American Rose have?
American Rose by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 American Rose in your own space before committing.
What colors match American Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to American Rose are Rosebud Red by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Create .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Red Delicious by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting American 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 American Rose?
American Rose has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, 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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Why American Rose's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.