Benjamin Moore China Red CW-310
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- China Red for bedroom (1 photo)
- China Red for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore China Red for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore CW-310 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore China Red reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore China Red undertones?
- Is China Red CW-310 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on China Red
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of China Red CW-310
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | China Red CW-310 |
| Code: | CW-310 |
| Name: | China Red |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore China Red?
Benjamin Moore China Red CW-310 is a muted, earthy red with warm terracotta-brown undertones. Its mid-depth value keeps the color grounded rather than overly bright, giving it a softened, clay-like appearance on walls. In direct daylight, China Red can show more of its warm red character, while lower evening light tends to emphasize its brownish cast. It makes a strong choice for a dining room, entry, powder room, or a painted accent wall where a fuller color is welcome. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm beige plaster tones, natural oak, aged brass, and blackened metal for a layered, material-driven look.
China Red for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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China Red for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Benjamin Moore CW-310 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Benjamin Moore CW-310 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Benjamin Moore China Red reviews (9 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.
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What are Benjamin Moore China Red undertones?
China Red is a midtone, soft earthy red. The HEX sample leans 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:
RGB code:
175, 92, 74
Is Benjamin Moore China Red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 11° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
CW-310 China Red HSL code: 11, 41%, 49%
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 China 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore China 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-310
China Red
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 China Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of China Red
China Red has an LRV of 18.69% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 18.69%, 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 | #AF5C4A |
| RGB Decimal | 175, 92, 74 |
| RGB Percent | 68.63%, 36.08%, 29.02% |
| HSV | Hue: 11° Saturation: 57.71% Value: 68.63% |
| HSL | hsl(11, 41, 49) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 47.43 Yellow: 57.71 Key: 31.37 |
| YIQ | Y: 114.765 I: 55.244 Q: 11.956 |
| XYZ | X: 22.744 Y: 17.265 Z: 8.611 |
| CIE Lab | L:48.592 a:32.002 b:25.517 |
| CIE Luv | L:48.592 u:61.884 v:23.306 |
| Decimal | 11492426 |
| Hunter Lab | 41.551, 24.991, 16.798 |
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