ColorplanBenjamin Moore Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 10. For trim, try Angel Pink (2007-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 10.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AA253C |
| RGB | 170, 37, 60 |
| HSL | 350°, 64%, 41% |
About Candy Cane Red
Candy Cane Red (2079-10) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 10, Candy Cane 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 Candy Cane 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 Rapture (CC-66), it's lighter and warmer.
How Candy Cane Red changes with the light
Candy Cane 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
Candy Cane Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Candy Cane Red 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 Candy Cane Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Candy Cane Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Candy Cane Red in real homes
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Candy Cane 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 6.2
Also close: Bolero (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Incarnadine (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Candy Cane Red questions
What undertone does Candy Cane Red have?
Candy Cane Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Candy Cane Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Candy Cane Red a light or dark color?
Candy Cane Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Candy Cane 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 Candy Cane Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Rectory Red No.217 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 11.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Candy Cane Red?
Try Angel Pink (2007-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Candy Cane Red's undertone.
Where does Candy Cane Red work best?
Candy Cane Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Candy Cane Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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