# Behr Dark Crimson

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-crimson](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-crimson)

Behr Dark Crimson M140-7 is a deep, muted red with a noticeably dark cast and a faint berry-like lean. Its restrained saturation keeps it from reading as bright red, giving walls a grounded, dramatic presence instead. In direct daylight, Dark Crimson can show more of its red character, while lower or warmer evening light makes it appear richer and closer to a shadowed wine tone. Use it for a dining room accent wall, a study, or painted cabinetry where its depth can be offset by warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, or black metal. Pairing it with soft beige, charcoal, or creamy ivory will keep the room from feeling overly heavy.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Dark Crimson
- **Color code:** M140-7
- **HEX:** #843c41
- **RGB:** 132, 60, 65
- **LRV:** 8.72%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 356° Saturation: 54.55% Value: 51.76%
- **HSL:** hsl(356, 38, 38)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 54.55 Yellow: 50.76 Key: 48.24
- **YIQ:** Y: 82.098 I: 41.298 Q: 16.787
- **XYZ:** X: 12.086 Y: 8.52 Z: 6.008
- **CIE Lab:** L:35.044 a:31.418 b:11.866
- **CIE Luv:** L:35.044 u:49.345 v:7.863
- **Decimal:** 8666177
- **Hunter Lab:** 29.189, 22.83, 8.23

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Pottery Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pottery-red-2085-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Luxurious Red](https://plan-home.com/color/luxurious-red-sw-6314)
- [Benjamin Moore Pomegranate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pomegranate-af-295)
- [Sherwin Williams Beetroot](https://plan-home.com/color/beetroot-sw-9695)
- [Valspar US Rushing Red](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-rushing-red)
- [Behr Bolero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bolero)
- [Sherwin Williams Wild Currant](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-currant-sw-7583)
- [Valspar US Fire Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-fire-agate)
- [Behr January Garnet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-january-garnet)
- [Sherwin Williams Stolen Kiss](https://plan-home.com/color/stolen-kiss-sw-7586)
- [Behr Haute Couture](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-haute-couture)
- [Behr Forbidden Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-forbidden-red)
- [Benjamin Moore Dinner Party](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dinner-party-af-300)
- [Benjamin Moore Plum Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plum-raisin-2082-20)
- [Behr Spiced Wine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spiced-wine)
- [Valspar US Muted Red](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-muted-red)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/red-bay-sw-6321)
- [Benjamin Moore Maple Leaf Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maple-leaf-red-2084-20)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Crantini](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-crantini)
- [Behr Bolero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bolero)
- [Behr Lingonberry Punch](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lingonberry-punch)
- [Behr Circus Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-circus-red)
- [Behr Powder Room](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-powder-room)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Forest Edge](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-forest-edge)
- [Behr Longmeadow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-longmeadow)
- [Behr Greenwich Village](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greenwich-village)
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Hostaleaf](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hostaleaf)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.