Empower 1095 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AF4642, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greenhow Vermillion from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF4642 · 1095
Empower
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Empower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Empower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintEmpower
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGreenhow Vermillion
Greenhow Vermillion
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Red Tomato
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Empower
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lady in Red
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clay Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Red Flare
Kilz
Very similar
Teaberry Blossom
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Poppied Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oh So Red
Valspar
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Empower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Empower
#AF4642
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B09474
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Empower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Empower 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 Empower.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Empower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Empower have?
Empower 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 Empower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Empower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Empower are Greenhow Vermillion by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Red Tomato by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Empower by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Empower'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 Empower?
Empower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Empower's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.