ColorplanBenjamin Moore Currant Red (1323) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Red Bay (SW 6321) and Farrow & Ball Incarnadine (No.248). For trim, try Powder Pink (2009-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 11.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A03D41 |
| RGB | 160, 61, 65 |
| HSL | 358°, 45%, 43% |
About Currant Red
Currant Red (1323) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 11, Currant 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 Currant 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. It's very close to Bonaparte (CC-64); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Currant Red changes with the light
Currant 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
Currant Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Currant 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 Currant Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Currant Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Currant Red in real homes
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Currant 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Rectory Red (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Currant Red questions
What undertone does Currant Red have?
Currant Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Currant Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Currant Red a light or dark color?
Currant Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Currant 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 Currant Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine No.248 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 8.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Currant Red?
Try Powder Pink (2009-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Currant Red's undertone.
Where does Currant Red work best?
Currant Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Currant Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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