Benjamin Moore

Cornwallis Red

CW-315

Cornwallis Red is a deep, bold red built on pure red pigment with warm undertones that hold steady under most lighting conditions. At an LRV of 15.44, it absorbs a substantial amount of light and reads as commanding on the wall, making it more practical for accent walls or dining rooms than for full-room coverage in low-light spaces. The depth of color suits traditional and colonial-style interiors particularly well.

Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Simply White offer sharp contrast to frame its richness. Hampshire Taupe and Alexandria Beige provide warmer neutral pairings, while Hale Navy introduces a controlled cool counterpoint.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-315

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Cornwallis Red in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

6°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

54%

Saturated

LRV

15.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#BD4638
RGB Decimal
189, 70, 56
RGB Percent
74.1%, 27.5%, 22.0%
HSL
6.3, 54.3%, 48.0%
HSV
6.3, 70.4%, 74.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 63.0%, 70.4%, 25.9%
YIQ
104.0, 75.4, 20.7
XYZ
23.89, 15.48, 5.47
CIE Lab
46.29, 47.05, 33.60
CIE Luv
46.29, 91.92, 25.84
Hunter Lab
39.35, 42.92, 18.61
Decimal
12404280

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