Liaison
T15-1 · #8C3F52 · LRV 10 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Liaison10
- 2Razzle Dazzle20
- 3Retro Pink38
What Color Is Liaison, Really?
Liaison reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr T15-1 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Liaison
Liaison works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Liaison
With an LRV of 10, Liaison is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Liaison are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr T15-1 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | JuneberrySW 6573 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Cranberry Cocktail2083-20 · Benjamin Moore | 2.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Baked Bahama1006-3A · Valspar | 4.5 | 11.2 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Madeira RedPPG13-11 · PPG / Glidden | 2.6 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Madeira RedPPG13-11 · Glidden | 3.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Plum Royale201-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.0 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Liaison within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8C3F52 in HSL space. Pair Liaison with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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