ColorplanBamboozle
No.304 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 15 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Bamboozle (No.304) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Iron Ore Red (2089-10). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 14.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A75346 |
| RGB | 167, 83, 70 |
| HSL | 8°, 41%, 46% |
About Bamboozle
Bamboozle (No.304) is a very dark, bold red from Farrow & Ball that leans pink. With an LRV of 15, Bamboozle 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 Bamboozle'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 Blazer (No.212), it's more muted.
How Bamboozle changes with the light
Bamboozle 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
Bamboozle's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bamboozle 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 Bamboozle can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bamboozle will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bamboozle in real homes
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Bamboozle 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Covered Bridge (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 13.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Bamboozle questions
What undertone does Bamboozle have?
Bamboozle has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bamboozle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bamboozle a light or dark color?
Bamboozle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Bamboozle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Bamboozle in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Iron Ore Red 2089-10 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bamboozle?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Bamboozle's undertone.
Where does Bamboozle work best?
Bamboozle works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 15, Bamboozle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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