ColorplanBook Room Red
No.50 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 19 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Book Room Red (No.50) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Brickyard Clay (CW-235) and Sherwin-Williams Reddened Earth (SW 6053). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 18.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A6675A |
| RGB | 166, 103, 90 |
| HSL | 10°, 30%, 50% |
About Book Room Red
Book Room Red (No.50) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Farrow & Ball that leans pink. With an LRV of 19, Book Room 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 Book Room 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 dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Loggia (No.232), it's darker and cooler.
How Book Room Red changes with the light
Book Room Red 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
Book Room Red's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Book Room 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 Book Room Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Book Room Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Book Room Red in real homes
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Book Room 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Colonial Brick (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Book Room Red questions
What undertone does Book Room Red have?
Book Room Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Book Room Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Book Room Red a light or dark color?
Book Room Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Book Room 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 Book Room Red in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Brickyard Clay CW-235 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth SW 6053 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Book Room Red?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Book Room Red's undertone.
Where does Book Room Red work best?
Book Room Red works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 19, Book Room Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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