ColorplanBenjamin Moore Old Claret (2083-30) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 13. For trim, try Flush Pink (2081-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 12.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #974C64 |
| RGB | 151, 76, 100 |
| HSL | 341°, 33%, 45% |
About Old Claret
Old Claret (2083-30) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 13, Old Claret 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 Old Claret'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 Vintage Claret (1364), it's warmer.
How Old Claret changes with the light
Old Claret 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
Old Claret will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Old Claret 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 Old Claret can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Old Claret will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Old Claret in real homes
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Old Claret 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 11.3
Also close: Red Bay (ΔE 12.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Eating Room Red (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Old Claret questions
What undertone does Old Claret have?
Old Claret has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old Claret's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Old Claret a light or dark color?
Old Claret has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Old Claret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Old Claret in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Borscht SW 7578 (closest available, ΔE 11.3); Farrow & Ball: Radicchio No.96 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 10.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Old Claret?
Try Flush Pink (2081-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Old Claret's undertone.
Where does Old Claret work best?
Old Claret works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Old Claret absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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