Benjamin Moore Heritage Red HC-181

What are Benjamin Moore Heritage Red undertones?

The undertone of Heritage Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Heritage Red HC-181 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 356° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-181 Heritage Red HSL code: 356, 88%, 32%

• 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 Heritage 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:

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 Heritage Red:

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 Heritage Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Benjamin Moore Spring Breeze and Celadon.

HC-181
Heritage Red

• 603
  Spring Breeze

  

• 590
  Celadon

  

• 605
  Calming Green

  

• 656
  Miami Teal

  

• 2056-70
  Icy Moon Drops

  

• 733
  Palm Coast Teal

  

• 2041-70
  Irish Mint

  

LRV of Heritage Red

Heritage Red has an LRV of 10.26% 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	#990A14
RGB Decimal	153, 10, 20
RGB Percent	60.00%, 3.92%, 7.84%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 93.46% Value: 60.0%
HSL	hsl(356, 88, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 93.46 Yellow: 86.93 Key: 40.0
YIQ	Y: 53.897 I: 82.0 Q: 33.362
XYZ	X: 13.373 Y: 7.042 Z: 1.317
CIE Lab	L:31.903 a:53.581 b:36.683
CIE Luv	L:31.903 u:98.384 v:19.545
Decimal	10029588
Hunter Lab	26.537, 43.515, 15.634