ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spanish Red (CC-92) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bolero (SW 7600) and Farrow & Ball Incarnadine (No.248). For trim, try Touch of Pink (2008-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 11.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #984841 |
| RGB | 152, 72, 65 |
| HSL | 5°, 40%, 43% |
About Spanish Red
Spanish Red (CC-92) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 12, Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Segovia Red (1288), it's warmer.
How Spanish Red changes with the light
Spanish 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
Spanish Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Spanish 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 Spanish Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spanish Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spanish Red in real homes
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Spanish 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.
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Spanish Red questions
What undertone does Spanish Red have?
Spanish Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spanish Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spanish Red a light or dark color?
Spanish Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Spanish 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 Spanish Red in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine No.248 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spanish Red?
Try Touch of Pink (2008-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spanish Red's undertone.
Where does Spanish Red work best?
Spanish Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Spanish Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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