Benjamin Moore Carter Red CW-230
| Official page: | Carter Red CW-230 |
| Code: | CW-230 |
| Name: | Carter Red |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Carter Red?
Benjamin Moore's Carter Red (CW-230) is a bold and luxurious hue that brings warmth and elegance to any space. This rich red pairs beautifully with neutral tones like crisp whites and soft greys to create a sophisticated contrast. For a more dramatic look, consider combining Carter Red with deep navy blues or olive greens to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, this versatile shade adds depth and personality to any room. Elevate your home decor with the timeless charm of Benjamin Moore's Carter Red (CW-230).
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What are Benjamin Moore Carter Red undertones?
Carter 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:
#C07060
RGB code:
192, 112, 96
Is Benjamin Moore Carter Red CW-230 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 10° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
CW-230 Carter Red HSL code: 10, 43%, 56%
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 Carter 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 Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Carter 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
Darker shades
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 Carter Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Carter Red
Carter Red has an LRV of 24.4% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 24.4%, 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 | #C07060 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 192, 112, 96 | |
| RGB Percent | 75.29%, 43.92%, 37.65% | |
| HSV | Hue: 10° Saturation: 50.0% Value: 75.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(10, 43, 56) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.67 Yellow: 50.0 Key: 24.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 134.096 I: 52.814 Q: 11.944 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.645 Y: 23.642 Z: 14.065 | |
| CIE Lab | L:55.728 a:29.915 b:22.566 | |
| CIE Luv | L:55.728 u:58.11 v:22.162 | |
| Decimal | 12611680 | |
| Hunter Lab | 48.623, 23.74, 16.885 | |
Benjamin Moore CW-230 Carter Red
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