Carriage Red CW-250 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #723229, 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.
Ref. #723229 · CW-250
Carriage Red
6%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carriage Red Technical Profile
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Carriage Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carriage Red in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCarriage Red
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRustic Red
Rustic Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Clay .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Farmhouse
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Chipotle
Behr
Very similar
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Monterey Chestnut
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Signal Brown
RAL
Very similar
Posh Red
Valspar
Very similar
Sweet Spiceberry
PPG
Visible difference
Rocky Mountain Red
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carriage Red
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Carriage Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Carriage Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carriage Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carriage Red are Rustic Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carriage Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.