Benjamin Moore
Candy Cane Red
2079-10
Pair it with Benjamin Moore Simply White or Dove Wing to control contrast. Forest Green, Hale Navy, or First Light provide complementary depth. In warmer light, the undertone stays present and the color can deepen slightly.
Brand
Benjamin Moore
Code
2079-10
Collection
Color Preview
Candy Cane 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
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Red
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
350°Red Family
Lightness
41%Medium
Saturation
64%Saturated
LRV
11.4LRV 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 Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
Adjacent colors
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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