Benjamin Moore

Cottage Red

HC-184 / PM-15

Cottage Red from Benjamin Moore is a deep, saturated red with pronounced brownish undertones that place it in the classic barn red family. It registers an LRV of 6.69, meaning it absorbs most available light and reads as a heavy, grounding tone on walls. The color carries noticeable warmth and density, making it functional in dining rooms or as an accent wall.

Its depth works well alongside lighter neutrals like White Dove or Simply White to offset the intensity. Hunter Green introduces strong contrast, while Hampshire Taupe and Hale Navy provide tonal coordination without competing for visual weight.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-184 / PM-15

Collection

Historical Colors

Cottage Red in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Cottage Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

5°

Red Family

Lightness

27%

Dark

Saturation

47%

Moderate

LRV

6.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#662A25

RGB Decimal

102, 42, 37

RGB Percent

40.0%, 16.5%, 14.5%

HSL

4.6, 46.8%, 27.3%

HSV

4.6, 63.7%, 40.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 58.8%, 63.7%, 60.0%

YIQ

59.4, 37.4, 11.1

XYZ

6.64, 4.61, 2.29

CIE Lab

25.61, 26.60, 16.52

CIE Luv

25.61, 41.04, 11.20

Hunter Lab

21.48, 19.33, 8.18

Decimal

6695461

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Cottage Red Carriage Red Rustic Red Spanish Tile

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Cottage Red Bolero Teaberry Blossom Chili Pepper

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

Adjacent colors

Cottage Red Wagon Train Forward Fuchsia Dark Celery

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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