Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red 1309
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- Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red reviews (23 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red undertones?
- Is Moroccan Red 1309 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Moroccan Red
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Moroccan Red 1309
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Moroccan Red 1309 |
| Code: | 1309 |
| Name: | Moroccan Red |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red?
Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red 1309 is a deep, earthy red with a muted brick-like cast rather than a bright, clear crimson. Its #A84342 color value gives it substantial saturation, balanced by a softened, slightly brownish appearance that keeps it grounded. In direct daylight, Moroccan Red can read as a warm red; lower or evening light draws out its darker, more subdued side. Use it for a dining room, a study, a front door, or an accent wall where a concentrated dose of color feels appropriate. It pairs naturally with warm white trim, charcoal accents, aged brass, dark wood, and tan leather.
Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red reviews (23 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red undertones?
Moroccan Red is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
168, 67, 66
Is Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 1° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
1309 Moroccan Red HSL code: 1, 44%, 46%
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 Moroccan 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:
| 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:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Moroccan Red:
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
Darker shades
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 Moroccan Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 181, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Moroccan Red
Moroccan Red has an LRV of 12.87% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 12.87%, 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 | #A84342 |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 67, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 65.88%, 26.27%, 25.88% |
| HSV | Hue: 1° Saturation: 60.71% Value: 65.88% |
| HSL | hsl(1, 44, 46) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 60.12 Yellow: 60.71 Key: 34.12 |
| YIQ | Y: 97.085 I: 60.507 Q: 21.054 |
| XYZ | X: 19.141 Y: 12.735 Z: 6.603 |
| CIE Lab | L:42.361 a:41.516 b:22.047 |
| CIE Luv | L:42.361 u:74.387 v:16.545 |
| Decimal | 11027266 |
| Hunter Lab | 35.686, 33.29, 14.01 |
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