ColorplanPicture Gallery Red
No.42 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 15 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Picture Gallery Red (No.42) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Covered Bridge (CC-126). 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 | 14.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9B594F |
| RGB | 155, 89, 79 |
| HSL | 8°, 32%, 46% |
About Picture Gallery Red
Picture Gallery Red (No.42) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Farrow & Ball that leans pink. With an LRV of 15, Picture Gallery 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 Picture Gallery 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 Bamboozle (No.304), it's cooler and more muted.
How Picture Gallery Red changes with the light
Picture Gallery 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
Picture Gallery Red's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Picture Gallery 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 Picture Gallery Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Picture Gallery Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Picture Gallery Red in real homes
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Picture Gallery 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
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Warm Sienna (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.5
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Picture Gallery Red questions
What undertone does Picture Gallery Red have?
Picture Gallery Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Picture Gallery Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Picture Gallery Red a light or dark color?
Picture Gallery Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Picture Gallery 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 Picture Gallery Red in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Covered Bridge CC-126 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth SW 6053 (closest available, ΔE 7.5); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 9.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Picture Gallery Red?
Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Picture Gallery Red's undertone.
Where does Picture Gallery Red work best?
Picture Gallery Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 15, Picture Gallery Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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