Benjamin Moore

Crimson

1299

Crimson is a vivid red carrying distinct orange undertones that push it toward a warm, earthy red rather than a cool berry. Its LRV of 19.58 means it absorbs a significant amount of light, producing a deep, saturated appearance on walls. This level of depth makes it best suited for accent walls or smaller applications where its intensity can be controlled.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore's Coral Gables, Hale Navy, Charcoal Slate, and White Dove, giving options for both tonal warmth and sharp contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1299

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Crimson 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

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Crimson under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Crimson under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

7°

Red Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

40%

Moderate

LRV

19.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV 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 Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B66156

RGB Decimal

182, 97, 86

RGB Percent

71.4%, 38.0%, 33.7%

HSL

6.9, 39.7%, 52.5%

HSV

6.9, 52.7%, 71.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.7%, 52.7%, 28.6%

YIQ

121.2, 54.2, 14.5

XYZ

25.25, 19.17, 11.17

CIE Lab

50.88, 33.12, 21.68

CIE Luv

50.88, 62.04, 19.74

Hunter Lab

43.78, 29.56, 14.24

Decimal

11952470

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Crimson Bamboozle Cedar Chest Red Clay

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Crimson Sunstone Tea Room Cherubic

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Crimson Santa Clara Blue Lake California Breeze

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Crimson Edgy Green Diva Glam Intoxication

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Crimson Diva Glam Pre-Dawn Sky Dragonflies

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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