Carriage Red CW-250 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #723229, estimated LRV 6 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rustic Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #723229 · CW-250
Carriage Red
6%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carriage Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#723229
RGB114, 50, 41
Estimated LRV6.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Carriage Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carriage Red
#723229
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#846E4A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carriage Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carriage Red Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Carriage Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carriage Red have?
Carriage Red by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Carriage Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carriage Red are Rustic Red by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Clay .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Fireweed by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carriage Red'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 Carriage Red?
Carriage Red has a estimated lightness value of 6.0, 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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