Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood / Navajo Red / CW-320

What are Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood undertones?

The undertone of Dragons Blood can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood CW-320 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 12° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CW-320 Dragons Blood HSL code: 12, 56%, 43%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Dragons Blood

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood:

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-320
Dragons Blood

• 2175-20
  Pilgrimage Foliage

  

• CW-315
  Cornwallis Red

  

• 028
  Rich Coral

  

• 2170-20
  Tropical Orange

  

Darker shades

CW-320
Dragons Blood

• 2175-10
  Aztec Brick

  

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 Dragons Blood with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Benjamin Moore Harbor Haze and Tropical Oasis.

CW-320
Dragons Blood

• 2136-60
  Harbor Haze

  

• CSP-710
  Tropical Oasis

  

• HC-149
  Buxton Blue

  

• CSP-675
  St. John Blue

  

• HC-148
  Jamestown Blue

  

• 2128-70
  Lily White

  

• CSP-605
  Dusty Cornflower

  

LRV of Dragons Blood

Dragons Blood has an LRV of 13.39% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AB4830
RGB Decimal	171, 72, 48
RGB Percent	67.06%, 28.24%, 18.82%
HSV	Hue: 12° Saturation: 71.93% Value: 67.06%
HSL	hsl(12, 56, 43)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 57.89 Yellow: 71.93 Key: 32.94
YIQ	Y: 98.865 I: 66.706 Q: 13.473
XYZ	X: 19.647 Y: 13.509 Z: 4.368
CIE Lab	L:43.52 a:39.086 b:34.153
CIE Luv	L:43.52 u:76.966 v:27.256
Decimal	11225136
Hunter Lab	36.754, 31.099, 18.681