Benjamin Moore Carriage Red CW-250

What are Benjamin Moore Carriage Red undertones?

The undertone of Carriage Red can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Carriage Red CW-250 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 7° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-250 Carriage Red HSL code: 7, 48%, 30%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Carriage Red

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

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

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

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.

Lighter shades

CW-250
Carriage Red

• 1300
  Tucson Red

  

• 2084-10
  Brick Red

  

• 2091-30
  Deep Poinsettia

  

• 2089-10
  Iron Ore Red

  

• 2173-20
  Tawny Rose

  

Darker shades

CW-250
Carriage Red

• HC-184
  Cottage Red

  

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 Carriage Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

CW-250
Carriage Red

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Carriage Red

Carriage Red has an LRV of 7.69% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#713128
RGB Decimal	113, 49, 40
RGB Percent	44.31%, 19.22%, 15.69%
HSV	Hue: 7° Saturation: 64.6% Value: 44.31%
HSL	hsl(7, 48, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 56.64 Yellow: 64.6 Key: 55.69
YIQ	Y: 67.11 I: 41.03 Q: 10.738
XYZ	X: 8.292 Y: 5.862 Z: 2.702
CIE Lab	L:29.06 a:27.531 b:19.357
CIE Luv	L:29.06 u:45.374 v:14.113
Decimal	7418152
Hunter Lab	24.211, 18.767, 10.331