Benjamin Moore

Candy Cane Red

2079-10

Candy Cane Red is a strong red with a warm undertone. With an LRV of 11.38, it reads very dark and saturated. It is best for accent walls, dining rooms, or entry spaces where bold color is desired.

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.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2079-10

Collection

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Candy Cane Red in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

350°

Red Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

64%

Saturated

LRV

11.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#AA253C

RGB Decimal

170, 37, 60

RGB Percent

66.7%, 14.5%, 23.5%

HSL

349.6, 64.3%, 40.6%

HSV

349.6, 78.2%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.2%, 64.7%, 33.3%

YIQ

79.4, 71.9, 35.2

XYZ

18.05, 10.20, 5.29

CIE Lab

38.19, 53.84, 20.45

CIE Luv

38.19, 93.66, 11.28

Hunter Lab

31.93, 48.23, 11.70

Decimal

11150652

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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