Benjamin Moore Autumn Red 2087-40

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Official page:Autumn Red 2087-40
Code:2087-40
Name:Autumn Red
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Autumn Red?

Benjamin Moore Autumn Red 2087-40 is a clear, mid-tone rosy pink with a warm coral cast. Its #EB8A99 color value gives it enough saturation to read as a deliberate color choice rather than a soft blush, especially on larger walls. In bright daylight, Autumn Red appears fresh and pink-forward, while warmer evening lighting can bring out its peachier red undertone. It suits a powder room, breakfast nook, bedroom accent wall, or painted furniture where a stronger pink can be enjoyed up close. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, woven rattan, or deep chocolate brown for contrast, and use brushed brass hardware to echo its warmth.

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What are Benjamin Moore Autumn Red undertones?

Autumn Red is a mid-light, soft dusty rose. The HEX sample leans pink-red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#EB8A99

RGB code:

235, 138, 153

Is Benjamin Moore Autumn Red cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 351° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

2087-40 Autumn Red HSL code: 351, 71%, 73%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Autumn Red

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange-redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange-yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Autumn Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Autumn Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 171, such as Benjamin Moore Crystal Blue and Gulf Stream.

LRV of Autumn Red

Autumn Red has an LRV of 38.41% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

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Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 38.41%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

FormatCode
HEX#EB8A99
RGB Decimal235, 138, 153
RGB Percent92.16%, 54.12%, 60.00%
HSVHue: 351° Saturation: 41.28% Value: 92.16%
HSLhsl(351, 71, 73)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.28 Yellow: 34.89 Key: 7.84
YIQY: 168.713 I: 52.982 Q: 25.187
XYZX: 49.101 Y: 38.143 Z: 34.905
CIE LabL:68.126 a:38.581 b:8.165
CIE LuvL:68.126 u:64.388 v:4.018
Decimal15436441
Hunter Lab61.76, 33.832, 9.723

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