Benjamin Moore

Palace Arms Red

CW-255

Palace Arms Red is a deep, historically informed red from Benjamin Moore originally used on colonial Williamsburg exteriors before 1750. It carries warm, earthy undertones and registers a Light Reflectance Value of 9.38, making it a low-reflectance color that absorbs most ambient light. It is best applied in dining rooms, libraries, or as an accent wall where its concentrated warmth can anchor the space without overwhelming it.

White Dove and Chantilly Lace provide necessary lightness for trim and ceilings, while Caldwell Green and Hale Navy offer traditional complementary pairings, and Kingsport Gray softens transitions to neutral walls.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-255

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Palace Arms Red in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Palace Arms Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Palace Arms Red under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

6°

Red Family

Lightness

34%

Dark

Saturation

38%

Moderate

LRV

9.4
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#783C36
RGB Decimal
120, 60, 54
RGB Percent
47.1%, 23.5%, 21.2%
HSL
5.5, 37.9%, 34.1%
HSV
5.5, 55.0%, 47.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 50.0%, 55.0%, 52.9%
YIQ
77.3, 37.7, 10.8
XYZ
10.03, 7.49, 4.41
CIE Lab
32.90, 25.48, 15.64
CIE Luv
32.90, 41.88, 12.32
Hunter Lab
27.37, 19.56, 8.81
Decimal
7879734

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