ColorplanBenjamin Moore Neon Red (2087-10) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 12. For trim, try Rose Reflection (2171-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 12.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B82D33 |
| RGB | 184, 45, 51 |
| HSL | 357°, 61%, 45% |
About Neon Red
Neon Red (2087-10) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 12, Neon 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 Neon 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 Exotic Red (2086-10), it's lighter and warmer.
How Neon Red changes with the light
Neon 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
Neon Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Neon 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 Neon Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Neon Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Neon Red in real homes
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Neon 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 7.8
Also close: Red Bay (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Incarnadine (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Neon Red questions
What undertone does Neon Red have?
Neon Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Neon Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Neon Red a light or dark color?
Neon Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Neon 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 Neon Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: Blazer No.212 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 12.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Neon Red?
Try Rose Reflection (2171-60) on trim and Frosted Petal (2089-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Neon Red's undertone.
Where does Neon Red work best?
Neon Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Neon Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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