ColorplanBenjamin Moore Red Oxide (2088-10) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bolero (SW 7600). 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 | 10.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #964333 |
| RGB | 150, 67, 51 |
| HSL | 10°, 49%, 39% |
About Red Oxide
Red Oxide (2088-10) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 11, Red Oxide 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 Red Oxide'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 Grand Canyon Red (2090-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Red Oxide changes with the light
Red Oxide 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
Red Oxide will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Red Oxide 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 Red Oxide can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Red Oxide will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Red Oxide in real homes
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Red Oxide 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Incarnadine (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Red Oxide questions
What undertone does Red Oxide have?
Red Oxide has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Red Oxide's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Red Oxide a light or dark color?
Red Oxide has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Red Oxide absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Red Oxide in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle No.304 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 7.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Red Oxide?
Try Frosty Pink (2010-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Red Oxide's undertone.
Where does Red Oxide work best?
Red Oxide works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Red Oxide absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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