Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy HC-182
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- Classic Burgundy for exterior (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy reviews (2 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy undertones?
- Is Classic Burgundy HC-182 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Classic Burgundy
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Classic Burgundy HC-182
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Classic Burgundy HC-182 |
| Code: | HC-182 |
| Name: | Classic Burgundy |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy?
Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy HC-182 is a dark, saturated red with a wine-like depth and a slightly earthy cast. In daylight, its rich red character comes forward, while evening light can make it read as a near-black burgundy with subtle warmth. It has enough visual weight for a dining room, library, or front door, and it also makes a strong choice for cabinetry in a well-lit kitchen or bar area. Pair Classic Burgundy with warm white trim, aged brass, walnut, cognac leather, or soft charcoal for contrast. On a large wall, use it with plenty of lighter surfaces nearby to keep the room from feeling overly enclosed.
Classic Burgundy 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.
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Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy 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.
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What are Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy undertones?
Classic Burgundy is a deep, strongly saturated red with a dark, muted finish that keeps it from reading as bright or cherry-like. In the supplied digital sample, it leans slightly warm, with a subtle yellow-red bias that supports its burgundy character rather than shifting it toward purple. Benjamin Moore describes it as a “full-bodied burgundy with an elegant edge,” which aligns with its visibly rich red main family and substantial depth. Warm artificial light may bring forward its warmer red qualities, while cool daylight can make the color appear a little darker and less warm.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
105, 24, 26
Is Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 359° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
HC-182 Classic Burgundy HSL code: 359, 63%, 25%
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 Classic Burgundy
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 Classic Burgundy:
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
HC-182
Classic Burgundy
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 Classic Burgundy with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 179, such as Benjamin Moore Hunter Green and Green Wave.
LRV of Classic Burgundy
Classic Burgundy has an LRV of 7.23% 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 7.23%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #69181A |
| RGB Decimal | 105, 24, 26 |
| RGB Percent | 41.18%, 9.41%, 10.20% |
| HSV | Hue: 359° Saturation: 77.14% Value: 41.18% |
| HSL | hsl(359, 63, 25) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 77.14 Yellow: 75.24 Key: 58.82 |
| YIQ | Y: 48.447 I: 47.625 Q: 17.757 |
| XYZ | X: 6.339 Y: 3.732 Z: 1.364 |
| CIE Lab | L:22.765 a:35.681 b:20.392 |
| CIE Luv | L:22.765 u:54.452 v:11.078 |
| Decimal | 6887450 |
| Hunter Lab | 19.318, 24.768, 9.338 |
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