# Benjamin Moore Cottage Red

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cottage-red-hc-184](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cottage-red-hc-184)

Benjamin Moore Cottage Red HC-184 is a deep, earthy red with a noticeable brown cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its low-light value gives walls, doors, and cabinetry a substantial presence, while the muted red tone reads warmer in afternoon sun. In cooler or dimmer light, Cottage Red can appear closer to a dark oxblood or red-brown. Use it for a dining room, library, front door, or painted built-ins where a rich, enveloping color is wanted. Creamy off-whites, weathered wood, black iron, aged brass, and warm stone are especially natural companions.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Cottage Red
- **Color code:** HC-184
- **HEX:** #662A25
- **RGB:** 102, 42, 37
- **LRV:** 6.69%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 5° Saturation: 63.73% Value: 40.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(5, 47, 27)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 58.82 Yellow: 63.73 Key: 60.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 59.37 I: 37.361 Q: 11.136
- **XYZ:** X: 6.642 Y: 4.615 Z: 2.291
- **CIE Lab:** L:25.609 a:26.599 b:16.526
- **CIE Luv:** L:25.609 u:41.034 v:11.207
- **Decimal:** 6695461
- **Hunter Lab:** 21.483, 17.593, 8.716

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sun Dried Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-dried-tomato-sw-7585)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Red](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-red-sw-2802)
- [Sherwin Williams Rustic Red](https://plan-home.com/color/rustic-red-sw-7593)
- [Benjamin Moore Carriage Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carriage-red-cw-250)
- [Benjamin Moore Arroyo Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-arroyo-red-2085-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Crabby Apple](https://plan-home.com/color/crabby-apple-sw-7592)
- [Benjamin Moore Country Redwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-country-redwood-hc-183)
- [Benjamin Moore Classic Burgundy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-classic-burgundy-hc-182)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Theatre](https://plan-home.com/color/red-theatre-sw-7584)
- [Benjamin Moore Parisian Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-parisian-red-csp-1170)
- [Benjamin Moore Sundried Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sundried-tomato-cc-62)
- [Sherwin Williams Fireweed](https://plan-home.com/color/fireweed-sw-6328)
- [Benjamin Moore Dinner Party](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dinner-party-af-300)
- [Sherwin Williams Crimson Red](https://plan-home.com/color/crimson-red-sw-2906)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Arms Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-arms-red-cw-255)
- [Benjamin Moore Brick Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brick-red-2084-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Bewitched](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bewitched-csp-450)
- [Sherwin Williams Salute](https://plan-home.com/color/salute-sw-7582)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Copper Red](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-copper-red-sw-2839)
- [Benjamin Moore Chestnut](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chestnut-2082-10)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Clydesdale Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-clydesdale-brown-2092-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Tucson Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tucson-red-1300)
- [Benjamin Moore Brick Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brick-red-2084-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Poinsettia](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-poinsettia-2091-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Iron Ore Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iron-ore-red-2089-10)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aegean-teal-2136-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lace-1625)
- [Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Providence Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-providence-blue-1636)
- [Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-courtland-blue-hc-145)
- [Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nocturnal-gray-2135-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-spruce-1637)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-184

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.