ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cascabel Chile (CSP-445) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sommelier (SW 7595), Farrow & Ball Preference Red (No.297) and Behr Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01). 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 | Red |
| LRV | 6.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #693A3C |
| RGB | 105, 58, 60 |
| HSL | 357°, 29%, 32% |
About Cascabel Chile
Cascabel Chile (CSP-445) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 6, Cascabel Chile 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 Cascabel Chile'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 Chestnut (2082-10), it's darker and cooler.
How Cascabel Chile changes with the light
Cascabel Chile 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
Cascabel Chile will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Cascabel Chile 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 Cascabel Chile can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cascabel Chile will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cascabel Chile in real homes
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Cascabel Chile 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.
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Cascabel Chile questions
What undertone does Cascabel Chile have?
Cascabel Chile has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cascabel Chile's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cascabel Chile a light or dark color?
Cascabel Chile has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Cascabel Chile absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Cascabel Chile in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sommelier SW 7595 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cascabel Chile?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cascabel Chile's undertone.
Where does Cascabel Chile work best?
Cascabel Chile works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Cascabel Chile absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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