Crimson
1299 · Benjamin Moore
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#B66156
LRV
20
Family
Red
1299
Color profile
Light value
20 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red
“This vivid red features a note of orange.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 20 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around CrimsonSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareCrimson vs Rosy Peach
20LRV19
#B66156Hex#B55E4F
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Crimson vs Spiced Pumpkin
20LRV19
#B66156Hex#B6604F
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Crimson vs Colonial Brick
20LRV20
#B66156Hex#AE6557
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Crimson vs Moroccan Spice
20LRV18
#B66156Hex#B25C50
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCrimson vs Henna Shade
20LRV20
#B66156Hex#B3675D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Henna Shade is very close match · leans greener compared with Crimson.
Crimson vs Cinnabar
20LRV19
#B66156Hex#AE6456
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cinnabar is very close match · leans greener compared with Crimson.
Crimson vs Firecracker
20LRV20
#B66156Hex#C26157
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Firecracker is close match · leans redder compared with Crimson.
Crimson vs Wild Poppy
20LRV18
#B66156Hex#B85B57
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Wild Poppy is close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Crimson.
Crimson vs Tibetan Orange
20LRV16
#B66156Hex#AE5848
RedFamilyOrange
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Tibetan Orange is close match · 4 points darker · warmer compared with Crimson.
Crimson vs Caliente
20LRV16
#B66156Hex#A95849
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Caliente is close match · 4 points darker · warmer compared with Crimson.
Crimson vs Cuban Plaza
20LRV23
#B66156Hex#C46A64
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cuban Plaza is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Crimson.
Crimson vs Drama Queen
20LRV22
#B66156Hex#BB6967
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Drama Queen is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Crimson.
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Crimson, answered
What is the LRV of Crimson?
Crimson (1299) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 20, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Crimson a warm or cool color?
Crimson has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
What is the closest match to Crimson from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Crimson is Henna Shade (SW 6326) by Sherwin-Williams, very close match · leans greener.
Benjamin Moore · 1299
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