Benjamin Moore

My Valentine

1330

My Valentine is a deep, saturated red carrying a violet undertone that shifts its appearance away from a straightforward crimson. At an LRV of 12.98, it absorbs a significant amount of light, reading as bold and heavy on the wall. The violet cast becomes more apparent under cooler lighting conditions and recedes somewhat in warm, incandescent light.

Pairing it with White Dove or Simply White gives necessary relief, while Kendall Charcoal or Onyx can frame it in a tonal scheme. A softer adjacent option like Mauve Mist picks up the violet thread without adding further visual weight.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1330

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

My Valentine in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore My Valentine under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore My Valentine under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

353°

Red Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

44%

Moderate

LRV

13.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#A5414D
RGB Decimal
165, 65, 77
RGB Percent
64.7%, 25.5%, 30.2%
HSL
352.8, 43.5%, 45.1%
HSV
352.8, 60.6%, 64.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 60.6%, 53.3%, 35.3%
YIQ
96.3, 55.7, 24.8
XYZ
18.75, 12.32, 8.41
CIE Lab
41.71, 42.28, 14.33
CIE Luv
41.71, 70.51, 8.84
Hunter Lab
35.09, 36.94, 9.16
Decimal
10830157

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