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)
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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red reviews (2 photos)
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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?
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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
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
Darker shades
CW-250
Carriage 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.
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?
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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| 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 |
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