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Benjamin Moore Heritage Red (HC-181) Paint Color


Color Name: Heritage Red (HC-181)
Hex Color Code: #990A14
RGB Color Code: RGB(153, 10, 20)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 93.5%, 86.9%, 40.0%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Heritage Red (HC-181) color - its meaning and example


What color is Heritage Red (HC-181)?

Heritage Red (HC-181) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Heritage Red (HC-181) is #990A14, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 10, 20).

In the RGB color model, Heritage Red (HC-181) has a red value of 153, a green value of 10, and a blue value of 20. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 93.5% magenta, 86.9% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355.8° (degrees), 87.7 % saturation, and 32.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Heritage Red (HC-181) has a hue of 355.8° (degrees), 93.5 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.


Heritage Red (HC-181) is cool or warm?

The color Heritage Red (HC-181) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Heritage Red (HC-181)?

Heritage Red (HC-181) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Heritage Red (HC-181)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Heritage Red (HC-181) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 7 puts Benjamin Moore Heritage Red (HC-181) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Heritage Red (HC-181) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(153, 10, 20)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
10 (3.9%)
Blue
20 (7.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
93.46%
Yellow
86.93%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(355.8deg, 87.7 %, 32.0 %)

Hue
355.8°
Saturation
87.73 %.
Lightness
31.96 %.

RYB

RYB(229, 100, 105)
Red
229 (89.9%)
Yellow
100 (39.0%)
Blue
105 (41.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
355.8°
Saturation
93.46 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 355.8°

W: 3.92 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 13.37

Y : 7.04

Z : 1.32

YXY

Y1 : 7.04

X : 0.62

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 40.00%

M : 96.08%

Y : 92.16%


LRV

~ 7 %

Munsell Color System

8.4R 3.0/12.4

CIE-Lab

L : 31.9

A : 53.59

B : 36.69

CIE-Lch

L : 31.9

C : 64.95

H : 34.39

CIE-Luv

L : 31.9

U : 98.4

V : 19.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 26.53

A : 43.53

B : 15.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Heritage Red (HC-181) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Heritage Red (HC-181) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#960018
Carmine
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#922724
Vivid Auburn
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#990000
Crimson Red
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#8B0000
Dark Red
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to RAL Classic


#9B2321
RAL 3002 - Carmine Red
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#9B2423
RAL 3001 - Signal Red
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#972E25
RAL 3013 - Tomato Red
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#A72920
RAL 3000 - Flame Red
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to Pantone PMS


#9E2A2B
PANTONE 7628 C
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#AB2328
PANTONE 7621 C
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#9A3324
PANTONE 484 C
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#A72B2A
PANTONE 7627 C
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to RAL Design




Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#8C1515
Stanford Cardinal Red
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)





Paint similar to Heritage Red (HC-181) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Heritage Red (HC-181) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to Valspar


#93161F
Quite Red (1011-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#942425
Fabulous Red (1011-2)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#8A181F
Cut Ruby (1009-4)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#8F3028
Dante's Cardigan (M251)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to Benjamin Moore


#8A2728
Caliente (AF-290)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#A0372F
Deep Rose (2004-10)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#A02432
Flamenco (CSP-1195)
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#A33A2D
Smoldering Red (2007-10)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to Sherwin Williams


#A82E33
Heartthrob (SW 6866)
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#A43834
Tanager (SW 6601)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)
#903934
Bolero (SW 7600)
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)
#A13B34
Rave Red (SW 6608)
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to Dunn-Edwards


#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)
#A53B3D
Scarlet Past (DEA 150)
ΔE - 9.35 (90.6% similar)
#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 9.62 (90.4% similar)


Behr


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to Behr


#A04039
Fire Cracker (PPU2-16)
ΔE - 8.89 (91.1% similar)
#96453B
Morocco Red (PPU2-17)
ΔE - 9.86 (90.1% similar)
#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 10.06 (89.9% similar)
#8C413D
Allure (PPU2-03)
ΔE - 10.23 (89.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Heritage Red (HC-181) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Heritage Red (HC-181) to PPG Paints


#A0403E
Burning Bush (PPG1057-7)
ΔE - 9.65 (90.3% similar)
#9D3E3F
Blaze (PPG13-16)
ΔE - 9.75 (90.3% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 9.85 (90.2% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 9.89 (90.1% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Heritage Red (HC-181) - #990A14 Color Images and Patterns


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