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Benjamin Moore2083-40

Begonia

Often used for its versatile qualities, Begonia remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#C27E9A

LRV

29.53

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Light Reflectance Value
29.53
Medium
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior Only
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Begonia
Strawberry 'n Cream
Begonia vs Strawberry 'n Cream
Begonia
Strawberry 'n Cream
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Strawberry 'n Cream
2103-70 · LRV 73

Strawberry 'n Cream reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 30), opening up a space where Begonia encloses it.

Begonia
Dark Pewter
Begonia vs Dark Pewter
Begonia
Dark Pewter
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Dark Pewter
2122-10 · LRV 11

Begonia reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 11), opening up a space where Dark Pewter encloses it.

Begonia
Gardenia
Begonia vs Gardenia
Begonia
Gardenia
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Gardenia
AF-10 · LRV 85

At LRV 85 vs 30, Gardenia is decisively the brighter choice.

Begonia
Steam
Begonia vs Steam
Begonia
Steam
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Steam
AF-15 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 30, Steam is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Begonia
Taste of Berry
Begonia vs Taste of Berry
Begonia
Taste of Berry
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Taste of Berry
2085-40 · LRV 30

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Begonia
Wild Pink
Begonia vs Wild Pink
Begonia
Wild Pink
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Wild Pink
2080-40 · LRV 30

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Begonia
Tropical Rose
Begonia vs Tropical Rose
Begonia
Tropical Rose
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Tropical Rose
1355 · LRV 29

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Begonia
Melrose Pink
Begonia vs Melrose Pink
Begonia
Melrose Pink
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Melrose Pink
1363 · LRV 26

Begonia reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Begonia
Stratton Blue
Begonia vs Stratton Blue
Begonia
Stratton Blue
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Stratton Blue
HC-142 · LRV 38

Stratton Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Begonia
Jack Pine
Begonia vs Jack Pine
Begonia
Jack Pine
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Jack Pine
692 · LRV 16

Begonia reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 16), opening up a space where Jack Pine encloses it.

Azores
Begonia
Azores vs Begonia
Azores
Begonia
Benjamin Moore
Azores
AF-495 · LRV 34
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30

A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Azores the marginally brighter of the two.

Begonia
Webster Green
Begonia vs Webster Green
Begonia
Webster Green
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Webster Green
HC-130 · LRV 20

A 9-point LRV gap (30 vs 20) makes Begonia the marginally brighter of the two.

Begonia
Sylvan Mist
Begonia vs Sylvan Mist
Begonia
Sylvan Mist
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Sylvan Mist
CSP-740 · LRV 54

Sylvan Mist reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 30), opening up a space where Begonia encloses it.

Begonia
Grenada Villa
Begonia vs Grenada Villa
Begonia
Grenada Villa
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Grenada Villa
690 · LRV 35

A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Grenada Villa the marginally brighter of the two.

Begonia
Black Forest Green
Begonia vs Black Forest Green
Begonia
Black Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Black Forest Green
HC-187 · LRV 5

Begonia reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 5), opening up a space where Black Forest Green encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Begonia
Cranberry Ice
Begonia vs Cranberry Ice
Begonia
Cranberry Ice
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Cranberry Ice
1362 · LRV 39

A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Cranberry Ice the marginally brighter of the two.

Begonia
Damask Rose
Begonia vs Damask Rose
Begonia
Damask Rose
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Damask Rose
2082-50 · LRV 52

Damask Rose reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 30), opening up a space where Begonia encloses it.

Begonia
Countryside Pink
Begonia vs Countryside Pink
Begonia
Countryside Pink
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Countryside Pink
1361 · LRV 51

Countryside Pink reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 30), opening up a space where Begonia encloses it.

Begonia
Tropical Rose
Begonia vs Tropical Rose
Begonia
Tropical Rose
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Tropical Rose
1355 · LRV 29

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Begonia
Pink Pansy
Begonia vs Pink Pansy
Begonia
Pink Pansy
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Pink Pansy
2083-50 · LRV 47

Pink Pansy reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 30), opening up a space where Begonia encloses it.

Darker Colors

Begonia
Old Claret
Begonia vs Old Claret
Begonia
Old Claret
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Old Claret
2083-30 · LRV 14

At LRV 30 vs 14, Begonia is decisively the brighter choice.

Begonia
Melrose Pink
Begonia vs Melrose Pink
Begonia
Melrose Pink
Benjamin Moore
Begonia
2083-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Melrose Pink
1363 · LRV 26

Begonia reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#C27E9A
RGB194, 126, 154
HSL335° 36% 63%
CMYK0 35 21 24
CIE LabL: 60.5 a: 30.3 b: -4.0
XYZX: 0.35 Y: 0.29 Z: 0.34