ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bottle of Bordeaux (1357) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 10. 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 | 9.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7D485A |
| RGB | 125, 72, 90 |
| HSL | 340°, 27%, 39% |
About Bottle of Bordeaux
Bottle of Bordeaux (1357) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 10, Bottle of Bordeaux 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 Bottle of Bordeaux'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 lighter and more colorful.
How Bottle of Bordeaux changes with the light
Bottle of Bordeaux 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
Bottle of Bordeaux will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Bottle of Bordeaux 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 Bottle of Bordeaux from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Bottle of Bordeaux will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Bottle of Bordeaux in real homes
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Bottle of Bordeaux 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 7.9
Also close: Sommelier (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Radicchio (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bottle of Bordeaux questions
What undertone does Bottle of Bordeaux have?
Bottle of Bordeaux has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bottle of Bordeaux's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bottle of Bordeaux a light or dark color?
Bottle of Bordeaux has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Bottle of Bordeaux absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Bottle of Bordeaux in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Borscht SW 7578 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bottle of Bordeaux?
Try Flush Pink (2081-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bottle of Bordeaux's undertone.
Where does Bottle of Bordeaux work best?
Bottle of Bordeaux works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Bottle of Bordeaux absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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