Benjamin Moore
Heritage Red
HC-181 / PM-18
Benjamin Moore's White Dove and Manchester Tan provide necessary lightness for trim and ceilings. Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal work as complementary dark accents without competing. This color functions best on accent walls, in dining rooms, or entryways where a strong focal point is intended rather than full-room application.
Brand
Benjamin Moore
Code
HC-181 / PM-18
Collection
Historical Colors
Heritage Red 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
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Red
Strength
High
Temperature
warm
Hue Angle
356°Red Family
Lightness
32%Dark
Saturation
88%Highly Saturated
LRV
10.3LRV 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 Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.