ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dragons Blood (CW-320) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 14. For trim, try Frosty Pink (2010-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 13.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AB4830 |
| RGB | 171, 72, 48 |
| HSL | 12°, 56%, 43% |
About Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood (CW-320) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 14, Dragons Blood 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 Dragons Blood'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 Tomato Galette (2171-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dragons Blood changes with the light
Dragons Blood 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
Dragons Blood will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dragons Blood 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 Dragons Blood can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dragons Blood will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dragons Blood in real homes
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Dragons Blood 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 8.9
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Blazer (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dragons Blood questions
What undertone does Dragons Blood have?
Dragons Blood has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dragons Blood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dragons Blood a light or dark color?
Dragons Blood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Dragons Blood absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dragons Blood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle No.304 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 12.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dragons Blood?
Try Frosty Pink (2010-70) on trim and Frosted Petal (2089-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dragons Blood's undertone.
Where does Dragons Blood work best?
Dragons Blood works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Dragons Blood absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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