ColorplanBenjamin Moore Palace Arms Red (CW-255) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Fireweed (SW 6328) and Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 7.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #783C36 |
| RGB | 120, 60, 54 |
| HSL | 5°, 38%, 34% |
About Palace Arms Red
Palace Arms Red (CW-255) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 7, Palace Arms 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 Palace Arms 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 Sundried Tomato (CC-62); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Palace Arms Red changes with the light
Palace Arms 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
Palace Arms Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Palace Arms 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 Palace Arms Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Palace Arms Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Palace Arms Red in real homes
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Palace Arms 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
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Red Bay (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Preference Red (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Palace Arms Red questions
What undertone does Palace Arms Red have?
Palace Arms Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Palace Arms Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Palace Arms Red a light or dark color?
Palace Arms Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Palace Arms 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 Palace Arms Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Fireweed SW 6328 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red No.43 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Palace Arms Red?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Palace Arms Red's undertone.
Where does Palace Arms Red work best?
Palace Arms Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Palace Arms Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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