Benjamin Moore Love Affair 1266: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 13

Love Affair (1266) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Alaea (97% match).

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LRV

12.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1266

HEX

#85595D

RGB

133, 89, 93

HSL

355°, 20%, 44%

Family

Reds

Colors similar to Love Affair in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Hodley Red Benjamin Moore · HC-65 · LRV 10

Beaujolais Benjamin Moore · 1259 · LRV 10

Cherokee Brick Benjamin Moore · 2082-30 · LRV 12

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Love Affair FAQ

What undertone does Love Affair have?

Love Affair has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Love Affair?

Love Affair has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Love Affair in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Alaea (SW 7579), 97%; Glidden: Old Burgundy (PPG13-05), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: In A Maroon Mood (DEFD06), 95%; PPG: Old Burgundy (PPG13-05), 94%; Valspar: Fruitwood (1006-7B), 92%; Behr: Spiced Potpourri (S130-6), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: River Rouge (HGSW6026), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Love Affair?

The HEX code of Love Affair (1266) is #85595D, RGB 133, 89, 93. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.