Benjamin Moore

Iron Ore Red

2089-10

Iron Ore Red is a deep red grounded by clear orange undertones, giving it a dense, earthy appearance. An LRV of 16.24 places it firmly in the low-reflectance range, where it absorbs light and reads as saturated and weighty. It is commonly used on accent walls, dining rooms, or enclosed spaces where darker colors are appropriate.

The undertone structure keeps the color from shifting toward purple or brown under warm lighting. Iron Ore Red pairs cleanly with Benjamin Moore whites such as White Dove and Simply White, while related tones like Autumn Cover and Rustic Brick support a cohesive, warm palette.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2089-10

Collection

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Iron Ore 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

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Iron Ore Red under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Iron Ore Red under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

9°

Red Family

Lightness

47%

Medium

Saturation

42%

Moderate

LRV

16.2

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

#A95445

RGB Decimal

169, 84, 69

RGB Percent

66.3%, 32.9%, 27.1%

HSL

9.0, 42.0%, 46.7%

HSV

9.0, 59.2%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.3%, 59.2%, 33.7%

YIQ

107.7, 55.5, 13.3

XYZ

20.61, 15.21, 7.48

CIE Lab

45.91, 33.50, 24.84

CIE Luv

45.91, 63.38, 21.73

Hunter Lab

38.99, 29.06, 14.97

Decimal

11097157

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Iron Ore Red Smokin Hot Red Rock Brick Red

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Iron Ore Red Rhapsody Bubble Shell Cool Melon

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Iron Ore Red Blue Lagoon Calypso Blue Fairy Tale Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Iron Ore Red Indian Spice Very Berry Fresh Apple

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Iron Ore Red Very Berry Pre-Dawn Sky Grape Juice

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