Benjamin Moore

Heritage Red

HC-181 / PM-18

Heritage Red is a deep, classic red with warm undertones and an LRV of 10.26. This low reflectance indicates a dark, saturating color that absorbs most light. The warm undertones lean toward brick and burgundy rather than cool crimson.

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.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-181 / PM-18

Collection

Historical Colors

Heritage Red in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Heritage Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

356°

Red Family

Lightness

32%

Dark

Saturation

88%

Highly Saturated

LRV

10.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#990A14

RGB Decimal

0153, 10, 20

RGB Percent

60.0%, 3.9%, 7.8%

HSL

355.8, 87.7%, 32.0%

HSV

355.8, 93.5%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 93.5%, 86.9%, 40.0%

YIQ

53.9, 82.0, 33.3

XYZ

13.37, 7.04, 1.32

CIE Lab

31.90, 53.59, 36.69

CIE Luv

31.90, 98.40, 19.54

Hunter Lab

26.53, 46.36, 15.38

Decimal

10029588

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Heritage Red Quite Red Rose Quartz Flamingo's Dream

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Heritage Red Tropical Sea Artisan Green Grecian Isle

Closest Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Heritage Red

Valspar

Quite Red

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