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Benjamin Moore

Lyons Red

CC-68

Lyons Red is a bold, cool-leaning red with an LRV of 12.54, making it a deep, low-reflectance color that absorbs a significant amount of light. Blue undertones within the base push it toward cherry rather than tomato or brick, and in certain lighting conditions a faint violet cast may emerge. Coverage typically requires multiple coats due to its pigment density.

It pairs cleanly with White Dove or Chantilly Lace for sharp trim contrast, and stands up well against Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal. Warmer accent tones in the rust or terracotta family provide a grounded complement.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-68

Collection

Designer Classics

Lyons 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 Lyons Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

355°

Red Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

50%

Moderate

LRV

12.5
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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
#A63841
RGB Decimal
166, 56, 65
RGB Percent
65.1%, 22.0%, 25.5%
HSL
355.1, 49.5%, 43.5%
HSV
355.1, 66.3%, 65.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 66.3%, 60.8%, 34.9%
YIQ
89.9, 62.7, 26.0
XYZ
18.09, 11.32, 6.23
CIE Lab
40.11, 45.78, 19.67
CIE Luv
40.11, 79.56, 12.93
Hunter Lab
33.64, 40.16, 11.64
Decimal
10893377

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lyons RedPomegranate SeedsLovestruckVoluptuous

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Lyons RedTrout PoutObsessedNancy's Blushes

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Lyons RedTint Of TurquoiseGreen BayHidden Sea Glass

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Lyons RedCopper PotMagenta ManicureParrot Feather

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Lyons RedMagenta ManicureMad About MagentaComtesse

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