Benjamin Moore

Ravishing Red

2008-10

Ravishing Red is a warm red-orange with an LRV of 15.44, placing it in the lower-reflectance zone where bold hues carry significant visual weight. The orange undertone distinguishes it from cooler reds, giving it a fiery, high-energy read under both natural and artificial light. At this depth, the color commands attention and works best on contained surfaces rather than full rooms.

Analogous warm tones like Golden Honey or Tangelo create a cohesive warm grouping, while Evening Dove and Hale Navy supply cool contrast. Classic Gray or White Dove serve as effective neutral buffers.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2008-10

Collection

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Ravishing 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 Ravishing Red under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

6°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

54%

Saturated

LRV

15.4
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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
#BD4638
RGB Decimal
189, 70, 56
RGB Percent
74.1%, 27.5%, 22.0%
HSL
6.3, 54.3%, 48.0%
HSV
6.3, 70.4%, 74.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 63.0%, 70.4%, 25.9%
YIQ
104.0, 75.4, 20.7
XYZ
23.89, 15.48, 5.47
CIE Lab
46.29, 47.05, 33.60
CIE Luv
46.29, 91.92, 25.84
Hunter Lab
39.35, 42.92, 18.61
Decimal
12404280

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