Crimson 1299 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B76257, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Redwood City from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B76257 · 1299
Crimson
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Crimson Technical Profile
HEX Code#B76257
RGB183, 98, 87
Estimated LRV19.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Crimson
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crimson
#B76257
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B19F81
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crimson
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crimson Room Palettes
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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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Crimson — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crimson have?
Crimson 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 Crimson from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crimson are Redwood City by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ginger Jar by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Angelic Choir by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Crimson'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 Crimson?
Crimson has a estimated lightness value of 19.5, 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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