ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barrett Brick (CW-350) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Radicchio (No.96). For trim, try Flush Pink (2081-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 12.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8C5059 |
| RGB | 140, 80, 89 |
| HSL | 351°, 27%, 43% |
About Barrett Brick
Barrett Brick (CW-350) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 12, Barrett Brick absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barrett Brick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Cherokee Brick (2082-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Barrett Brick changes with the light
Barrett Brick is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Barrett Brick will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Barrett Brick will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Barrett Brick can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Barrett Brick will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Barrett Brick in real homes
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Barrett Brick equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Red Bay (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.2
Also close: Eating Room Red (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barrett Brick questions
What undertone does Barrett Brick have?
Barrett Brick has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barrett Brick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barrett Brick a light or dark color?
Barrett Brick has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Barrett Brick absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Barrett Brick in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Borscht SW 7578 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Farrow & Ball: Radicchio No.96 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barrett Brick?
Try Flush Pink (2081-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Barrett Brick's undertone.
Where does Barrett Brick work best?
Barrett Brick works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Barrett Brick absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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