# Benjamin Moore Smoldering Red

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoldering-red-2007-10](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoldering-red-2007-10)

Benjamin Moore Smoldering Red 2007-10 is a deep, earthy red with a noticeable rust-brown cast that keeps it from reading as a bright primary red. Its warmth is especially apparent in daylight, where the color shows its clay-like richness, while lower evening light can make it feel darker and more grounded. Smoldering Red has enough saturation for a dining room, powder room, or library wall, but it is equally effective on a front door or painted cabinetry. Pair it with warm white trim, soft putty neutrals, natural oak, aged brass, and black metal for a layered, material-focused look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Smoldering Red
- **Color code:** 2007-10
- **HEX:** #A33A2D
- **RGB:** 163, 58, 45
- **LRV:** 11.67%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 7° Saturation: 72.39% Value: 63.92%
- **HSL:** hsl(7, 57, 41)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 64.42 Yellow: 72.39 Key: 36.08
- **YIQ:** Y: 87.913 I: 66.747 Q: 18.166
- **XYZ:** X: 17.093 Y: 11.004 Z: 3.706
- **CIE Lab:** L:39.588 a:42.62 b:31.026
- **CIE Luv:** L:39.588 u:80.235 v:22.69
- **Decimal:** 10697261
- **Hunter Lab:** 33.173, 33.921, 16.597

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Cochineal Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cochineal-red-cw-330)
- [Benjamin Moore Merlot Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-merlot-red-2006-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-rose-2004-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Chinese Red](https://plan-home.com/color/chinese-red-sw-0057)
- [Benjamin Moore Paper Lantern](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-paper-lantern-csp-1150)
- [Sherwin Williams Rave Red](https://plan-home.com/color/rave-red-sw-6608)
- [Benjamin Moore Sangria](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sangria-2006-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Tanager](https://plan-home.com/color/tanager-sw-6601)
- [Behr Fire Cracker](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fire-cracker)
- [Benjamin Moore Shy Cherry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shy-cherry-2007-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Cherry Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/cherry-tomato-sw-6864)
- [Benjamin Moore Country Lane](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-country-lane-2088-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Red Oxide](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-oxide-2088-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Grand Canyon Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grand-canyon-red-2090-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Million Dollar Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-million-dollar-red-2003-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Brick Paver](https://plan-home.com/color/brick-paver-sw-7599)
- [Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hot-tamale-csp-1155)
- [Benjamin Moore King's Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kings-red-cw-335)
- [Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rich-chestnut-2090-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Obsession](https://plan-home.com/color/red-obsession-sw-7590)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Shy Cherry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shy-cherry-2007-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Fire Dance](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fire-dance-2171-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Tropical Fruit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tropical-fruit-csp-1115)
- [Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hot-tamale-csp-1155)
- [Benjamin Moore Strawberry Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-strawberry-red-2003-20)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Country Redwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-country-redwood-hc-183)
- [Benjamin Moore Merlot Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-merlot-red-2006-10)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Kensington Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kensington-green-710)
- [Benjamin Moore Antiqued Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antiqued-aqua-csp-705)
- [Benjamin Moore Windy Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-windy-sky-1639)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean City Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-city-blue-718)
- [Benjamin Moore Newburg Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-newburg-green-hc-158)
- [Benjamin Moore Vermont Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vermont-slate-1673)
- [Benjamin Moore Whispering Spring](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whispering-spring-2136-70)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2007-10

## 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.