Benjamin Moore

Blushing Red

2079-20

Blushing Red is a saturated red with a violet undertone. An LRV of 13.95 makes it a dark, high-chroma color that reads strong on full walls. It fits dining rooms, powder rooms, or focal areas where a deep red is appropriate.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Classic Gray for light contrast, and with Hale Navy or Black Beauty for deeper contrast; Rosy Blush or Lavender Mist can soften transitions.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2079-20

Collection

Color Preview

Blushing Red in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Blushing Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Blushing Red under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

345°

Red Family

Lightness

46%

Medium

Saturation

58%

Saturated

LRV

13.9

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B83153

RGB Decimal

184, 49, 83

RGB Percent

72.2%, 19.2%, 32.5%

HSL

344.9, 57.9%, 45.7%

HSV

344.9, 73.4%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.4%, 54.9%, 27.8%

YIQ

93.2, 69.5, 39.1

XYZ

22.43, 13.01, 9.51

CIE Lab

42.78, 55.60, 12.60

CIE Luv

42.78, 92.66, 4.13

Hunter Lab

36.07, 51.35, 8.30

Decimal

12071251

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Blushing Red Magenta Crushed Velvet Thrill Ride

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Blushing Red Rosy Blush Brandywine Prom Pink

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Blushing Red Teal Blast Pinehurst Fresh Green

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Blushing Red Raucous Orange Raspberry Sorbet Scottish Moss

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