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Ref. #9F253D · K-712

Francesca

9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Francesca K-712 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9F253D, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cherry Burst from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Francesca Technical Profile

HEX Code#9F253D
RGB159, 37, 61
LRV9.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint

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Francesca in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Francesca in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintFrancesca
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCherry Burst

Cherry Burst

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Velvet Cake

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

No More Drama

Behr

Nearly identical

Radish

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Crimson Strawberry

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Red Violet

RAL

Very similar

Santa Rosa Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Con Brio

Valspar

Very similar

Create .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Radiant Raspberry

Kilz

Very similar

Red Delicious

PPG

Very similar

Incarnadine

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Francesca

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Francesca

#9F253D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AA694D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Francesca

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Francesca

Complement

Tucson Teal

Francesca Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Santo

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Brownstone

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mountain’s Majesty

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Grape Riot

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Hill and Vale

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Soft Lace

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Caliente

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Red Red Rose

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Pink Cadillac

Benjamin Moore · 2002-70

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Francesca — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Francesca have?
Francesca 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 Francesca in your own space before committing.
What colors match Francesca from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Francesca are Cherry Burst by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Velvet Cake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Romeo O Romeo by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Francesca'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 Francesca?
Francesca has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, 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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