Romeo O Romeo
1145 · #A63B49 · LRV 12 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Bewitched6
- 3Romeo O Romeo12
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Romeo O Romeo, Really?
Romeo O Romeo reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Diamond Vogel 1145 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Romeo O Romeo
Romeo O Romeo works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Romeo O Romeo
With an LRV of 12, Romeo O Romeo 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 Romeo O Romeo 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 Diamond Vogel 1145 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 | ValentineSW 6587 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 12 | Color page → |
| Behr | GeraniumUL100-7 · Behr | 2.3 | 11 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Umbria Red1316 · Benjamin Moore | 1.7 | 12 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Fire-Breathing Dragon8001-6G · Valspar | 2.0 | 11 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Red LicoricePPG1186-7 · PPG / Glidden | 0.8 | 12 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Red Rose Bouquet98RR 12/480 · Glidden | 1.4 | 12 | Color page → |
Similar Diamond Vogel Colors
The nearest shades to Romeo O Romeo within Diamond Vogel'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 #A63B49 in HSL space. Pair Romeo O Romeo with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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