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Ref. #CF252B · K-680

Painter's Red

15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Painter's Red K-680 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CF252B, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ruby Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Painter's Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#CF252B
RGB207, 37, 43
LRV14.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint

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Painter's Red in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintPainter's Red
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRuby Red

Ruby Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Party Time

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

100 Mph

Behr

Nearly identical

Pure Red

RAL

Nearly identical

Stop

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Red Geranium

PPG

Very similar

Heart Throb

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Create .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Lantern Red

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Atomic Red

Kilz

Very similar

Steelhead Redd

Valspar

Visible difference

Romesco

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Painter's Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Painter's Red

#CF252B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C09067

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Painter's Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Painter's Red

Complement

Brilliant Sea

Painter's Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Mossy Shade

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Pinecone Path

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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

Velvet Blush

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Center Field

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Painter's Red.

Party Time

Vista Paint · 1109

#CD262C

Movie Star

Vista Paint · 1116

#C32535

Red Red

Vista Paint · AC120

#C4342D

Red Baron

Vista Paint · K-672

#BE2535

Lipstick Pencil

Vista Paint · AC121

#BD2E32

Tropical Heat

Vista Paint · 1082

#BF3339

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sun Dried Tomato

Sherwin-Williams · 7585

#692B2B

Bleeding Heart

PPG · 1185-5

#E66A77

Canyon Rouge

Dutch Boy · 304-5DB

#A2665F

Rose Window

Dutch Boy · 203-4DB

#E19A99

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

#FFDAE2

Decadence

Behr · PMD-89

#76423C

Painter's Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Painter's Red have?
Painter's Red 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 Painter's Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Painter's Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Painter's Red are Ruby Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Party Time by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Painter's Red'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 Painter's Red?
Painter's Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.8, 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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