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Ref. #8F514A · CC-122

Boxcar

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Boxcar CC-122 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8F514A, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cogswell Cedar from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Boxcar Technical Profile

HEX Code#8F514A
RGB143, 81, 74
LRV12.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Boxcar in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Boxcar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreBoxcar
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCogswell Cedar

Cogswell Cedar

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Cinnabar

Behr

Nearly identical

Toile Red

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Strattford

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Decadent Red

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cogswell Cedar

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Saddlebag

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Eating Room Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Baked Bean

PPG

Very similar

Red Ginseng

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Boxcar

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Boxcar

#8F514A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9E8B6E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Boxcar

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Saddlebag

Complement

Batik Green

Boxcar Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rhubarb

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Thumb

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Baltimore Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Fresh Clay

Benjamin Moore · 2093-20

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Twilight Dreams

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#88554C

California Redwood

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#995A4A

Cinnabar

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1165

#954645

Maple Leaf Red

Benjamin Moore · 2084-20

#924544

Segovia Red

Benjamin Moore · 1288

#9C4C4A

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cloud Number Nine

Hirshfield's · 1071

#F9CEC6

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards · DET427

#9E3641

Berry Blush

Valspar · 1004-1A

#B84D5D

Dynamite

Kilz · LH190

#DF5E47

Deep Cherrywood

Behr · ECC-42-3

#6B473D

Boxcar — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Boxcar have?
Boxcar by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boxcar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boxcar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boxcar are Cogswell Cedar by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Quintessential by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cinnabar by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Boxcar's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Boxcar?
Boxcar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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