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Radicchio

No.96 · Farrow & Ball

LRV 11 · dark

0 black100 white

Farrow & Ball Radicchio (No.96) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Warm Earth (1274). For trim, try Middleton Pink (No.245).

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Walls:Radicchio
Ceiling:Wevet No.273

Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyRed
LRV11.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#924951
RGB146, 73, 81
HSL353°, 33%, 43%

About Radicchio

Radicchio (No.96) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Farrow & Ball that leans pink. With an LRV of 11, Radicchio 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 Radicchio'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 Eating Room Red (No.43), it's warmer and more colorful.

How Radicchio changes with the light

Radicchio 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Radicchio will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.

E

East-facing rooms

Radicchio will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Radicchio can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Radicchio will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Radicchio in real homes

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Radicchio 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

Warm Earth 1274

Close · ΔE 2.6

Also close: Travers Red (ΔE 3.0)

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Sherwin-Williams

Red Bay SW 6321

Closest available · ΔE 6.6

Also close: Bolero (ΔE 7.9)

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Behr

Rumors MQ1-15

Closest available · ΔE 6.9

Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 8.2)

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Radicchio questions

What undertone does Radicchio have?

Radicchio has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Radicchio's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Radicchio a light or dark color?

Radicchio has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Radicchio absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

What is the closest match to Radicchio in other paint brands?

Benjamin Moore: Warm Earth 1274 (close, ΔE 2.6); Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 6.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Radicchio?

Try Middleton Pink (No.245) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Radicchio's undertone.

Where does Radicchio work best?

Radicchio works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Radicchio absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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