CW-315

Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red

Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red CW-315 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Cornwallis Red paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful CW-315. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Cornwallis Red CW-315
Color code:CW-315
Color name:Cornwallis Red
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis Red for bedroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Cornwallis Red for living room

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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red living room walls
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red japandi interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Cornwallis Red for bathroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Cornwallis Red on kitchen cabinets

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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red small kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Cornwallis Red reviews

  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red wall
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red kitchen backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red modern interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Cornwallis Red

Cornwallis Red CW-315 has an LRV of 15.44% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 15.44% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#BD4638

RGB code:

189, 70, 56

Is Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red CW-315 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 6° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-315 Cornwallis Red HSL code: 6, 54%, 48%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Cornwallis Red CW-315 vs Salsa Dancing AF-280

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red CW-315 vs Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing AF-280Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red CW-315
LRV: 15.44%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 16.53%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Cornwallis Red CW-315 vs Racing Orange 2169-10

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Discover which one suits your needs in our comparison.

Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red CW-315 vs Benjamin Moore Racing Orange 2169-10Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red CW-315
LRV: 15.44%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 20.07%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#BD4638copy color code
RGB Decimal189, 70, 56copy color code
RGB Percent74.12%, 27.45%, 21.96%copy color code
HSVHue: 6° Saturation: 70.37% Value: 74.12%copy color code
HSLhsl(6, 54, 48)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 62.96 Yellow: 70.37 Key: 25.88copy color code
YIQY: 103.985 I: 75.411 Q: 20.816copy color code
XYZX: 23.893 Y: 15.488 Z: 5.472copy color code
CIE LabL:46.295 a:47.043 b:33.601copy color code
CIE LuvL:46.295 u:91.909 v:25.852copy color code
Decimal12404280copy color code
Hunter lab39.355, 39.498, 19.305copy color code
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