ColorplanBenjamin Moore Carriage Red (CW-250) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Fireweed (SW 6328) and Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 5.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #713128 |
| RGB | 113, 49, 40 |
| HSL | 7°, 48%, 30% |
About Carriage Red
Carriage Red (CW-250) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 6, Carriage 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 Carriage 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 Country Redwood (HC-183), it's cooler and more muted.
How Carriage Red changes with the light
Carriage 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
Carriage Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Carriage 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 Carriage Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Carriage Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Carriage Red in real homes
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Carriage 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
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Rookwood Red (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.0
Also close: Etruscan Red (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Carriage Red questions
What undertone does Carriage Red have?
Carriage Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Carriage Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Carriage Red a light or dark color?
Carriage Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Carriage 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 Carriage Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Fireweed SW 6328 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (closest available, ΔE 10.0); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Carriage Red?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Carriage Red's undertone.
Where does Carriage Red work best?
Carriage Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Carriage Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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