Dragons Blood CW-320 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AC4931, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Society from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #AC4931 · CW-320
Dragons Blood
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dragons Blood Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC4931
RGB172, 73, 49
Estimated LRV13.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Dragons Blood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dragons Blood
#AC4931
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B09860
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dragons Blood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dragons Blood 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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Dragons Blood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dragons Blood have?
Dragons Blood 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 Dragons Blood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dragons Blood are High Society by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sun's Rage by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sun’s Rage by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dragons Blood'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 Dragons Blood?
Dragons Blood has a estimated lightness value of 13.8, 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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