ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bordeaux Red (1365) is a very dark purple with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Preference Red (No.297) and Behr Rumors (MQ1-15). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 8.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6C4551 |
| RGB | 108, 69, 81 |
| HSL | 342°, 22%, 35% |
About Bordeaux Red
Bordeaux Red (1365) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 8, Bordeaux Red 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 Bordeaux Red'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. Next to Carter Plum (CW-355), it's cooler and more muted.
How Bordeaux Red changes with the light
Bordeaux Red 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
Bordeaux Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Bordeaux Red will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Bordeaux Red from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Bordeaux Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bordeaux Red in real homes
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Bordeaux Red 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 7.3
Also close: Sommelier (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bordeaux Red questions
What undertone does Bordeaux Red have?
Bordeaux Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bordeaux Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bordeaux Red a light or dark color?
Bordeaux Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Bordeaux Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Bordeaux Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Borscht SW 7578 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bordeaux Red?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bordeaux Red's undertone.
Where does Bordeaux Red work best?
Bordeaux Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Bordeaux Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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