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Carriage Red

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Carriage Red remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#713128

LRV

7.69

Light Reflectance Value
7.69
Dark
Tone
GroundingTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Carriage Red in Real Rooms

Carriage Red has a low LRV of 7.69 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a house, front door and misc.

2 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Carriage Red has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red house exterior

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red house exterior

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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red exterior

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red exterior

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2 Front Door Photos

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Carriage Red rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red front door color

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red front door color

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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red front door

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red front door

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2 Misc Photos

See how Carriage Red is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red painted furniture

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red painted furniture

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Benjamin Moore Carriage Red wall paint

Benjamin Moore Carriage Red wall paint

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Coordinating Colors

Color Codes

HEX#713128
RGB113, 49, 40
HSL7° 48% 30%
CMYK0 57 65 56
CIE LabL: 29.1 a: 27.5 b: 19.4
XYZX: 0.08 Y: 0.06 Z: 0.03