Moroccan Red 1309 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A94443, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay Red from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A94443 · 1309
Moroccan Red
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Moroccan Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#A94443
RGB169, 68, 67
Estimated LRV13.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Moroccan Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moroccan Red
#A94443
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AC9073
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moroccan Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moroccan 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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Moroccan Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moroccan Red have?
Moroccan 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 Moroccan Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moroccan Red are Clay Red by Behr (a close digital match), Pasadena Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Crushed Tomatoes by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Moroccan 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 Moroccan Red?
Moroccan Red has a estimated lightness value of 13.0, 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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