Benjamin Moore Carriage Red CW-250

Official page:Carriage Red CW-250
Code:CW-250
Name:Carriage Red
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Carriage Red?

Enhance your space with Benjamin Moore CW-250, a warm and inviting hue that exudes timeless sophistication. CW-250 pairs beautifully with neutral tones like cream and beige, adding a pop of rich color to your interior. The deep undertones of CW-250 create a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a rustic or traditional design aesthetic. Complement the vibrancy of CW-250 with accents in earthy green or deep navy for a stylish and harmonious color palette. Redesign your space with CW-250 and create a welcoming environment that is sure to impress.

Carriage Red for exterior (4 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red house exterior
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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red exterior
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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red front door color
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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red front door
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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red painted furniture
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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red wall paint
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What are Benjamin Moore Carriage Red undertones?

Carriage Red has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#713128

RGB code:

113, 49, 40

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

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Color wheel

At 7° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

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

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 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:

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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Carriage 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.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

CW-250
Carriage Red

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 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.

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 lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 7.69%, 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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HEX#713128Copy color code
RGB Decimal113, 49, 40Copy color code
RGB Percent44.31%, 19.22%, 15.69%Copy color code
HSVHue: 7° Saturation: 64.6% Value: 44.31%Copy color code
HSLhsl(7, 48, 30)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 56.64 Yellow: 64.6 Key: 55.69Copy color code
YIQY: 67.11 I: 41.03 Q: 10.738Copy color code
XYZX: 8.292 Y: 5.862 Z: 2.702Copy color code
CIE LabL:29.06 a:27.531 b:19.357Copy color code
CIE LuvL:29.06 u:45.374 v:14.113Copy color code
Decimal7418152Copy color code
Hunter Lab24.211, 18.767, 10.331Copy color code
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