Cochineal Red by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #9F4032 · CW-330

Cochineal Red

11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cochineal Red CW-330 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9F4032, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chinese Red from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cochineal Red Technical Profile

HEX Code#9F4032
RGB159, 64, 50
LRV11.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Cochineal Red in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cochineal 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 MooreCochineal Red
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsChinese Red

Chinese Red

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Colorful Leaves

Behr

Nearly identical

Fahrenheit

Kilz

Nearly identical

Leaf Rust

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Dark Marmalade

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Red Revival

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Rum Raisin

PPG

Very similar

Arizona Sun

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Copper Brown

RAL

Very similar

Create .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Russet Red

Valspar

Visible difference

Bamboozle

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cochineal Red

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cochineal Red

#9F4032

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A98C5B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cochineal Red

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cochineal Red

Complement

Wilmington Spruce

Cochineal Red Room Palettes

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

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Tamarind

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Passion Plum

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Halo

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Deep Sea

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cochineal Red.

Merlot Red

Benjamin Moore · 2006-10

#9E3E2E

Smoldering Red

Benjamin Moore · 2007-10

#A43B2E

Deep Rose

Benjamin Moore · 2004-10

#A13830

Grand Canyon Red

Benjamin Moore · 2090-10

#984535

Red Oxide

Benjamin Moore · 2088-10

#974434

Country Lane

Benjamin Moore · 2088-20

#9B4738

More red colors from other brands

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

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

#FFDAE2

Decadence

Behr · PMD-89

#76423C

Coral Bells

Sherwin-Williams · 6593

#BB4B51

Cloud Number Nine

Hirshfield's · 1071

#F9CEC6

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards · DET427

#9E3641

Cochineal Red — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cochineal Red have?
Cochineal 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 Cochineal Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cochineal Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cochineal Red are Chinese Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Colorful Leaves by Behr (a near-identical match), Fahrenheit by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cochineal 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 Cochineal Red?
Cochineal Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.3, 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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