Benjamin Moore

Bottle of Bordéaux

1357

Bottle of Bordéaux is a deep red with a violet undertone that shifts toward wine in low light. With an LRV of 11.31, it is a dark, saturated color best used where strong color is acceptable. It suits dining rooms, libraries, or feature walls.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore Tarrytown Green and Concord Ivory for contrast, and with Cranberry Cocktail or Vintage Wine for a related red range; Simply White or Pale Oak can lighten the edges.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1357

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Bottle of Bordéaux 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 Bottle of Bordéaux under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Bottle of Bordéaux under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

340°

Red Family

Lightness

39%

Dark

Saturation

27%

Muted

LRV

11.3
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
#7D485A
RGB Decimal
125, 72, 90
RGB Percent
49.0%, 28.2%, 35.3%
HSL
339.6, 26.9%, 38.6%
HSV
339.6, 42.4%, 49.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 42.4%, 28.0%, 51.0%
YIQ
89.9, 25.8, 16.8
XYZ
12.62, 9.73, 10.89
CIE Lab
37.36, 25.09, -0.83
CIE Luv
37.36, 32.09, -5.04
Hunter Lab
31.20, 19.89, -0.60
Decimal
8210522

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