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.

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

Natural Lighting

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

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

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