ColorplanBenjamin Moore Santa's Suit (1336) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Blazer (No.212). For trim, try Angel Pink (2007-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 15.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BC4550 |
| RGB | 188, 69, 80 |
| HSL | 354°, 47%, 50% |
About Santa's Suit
Santa's Suit (1336) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 16, Santa's Suit 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 Santa's Suit's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Drop Dead Gorgeous (1329), it's warmer.
How Santa's Suit changes with the light
Santa's Suit has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Santa's Suit's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Santa's Suit 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 Santa's Suit can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Santa's Suit will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Santa's Suit in real homes
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Santa's Suit 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 10.5
Also close: Bolero (ΔE 10.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Santa's Suit questions
What undertone does Santa's Suit have?
Santa's Suit has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Santa's Suit's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Santa's Suit a light or dark color?
Santa's Suit has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Santa's Suit absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Santa's Suit in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (closest available, ΔE 10.5); Farrow & Ball: Blazer No.212 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 14.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Santa's Suit?
Try Angel Pink (2007-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Santa's Suit's undertone.
Where does Santa's Suit work best?
Santa's Suit works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 16, Santa's Suit absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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