Carter Red
Carter Red is a versatile Red from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 23 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#C07060
LRV
24.40
Carter Red in Real Rooms
Carter Red has a medium LRV of 24.4 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bathroom, kitchen, living room, kitchen cabinets, house and bedroom.
4 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Carter Red, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Accent wall in Carter Red creates dramatic contrast in this modern space.
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Child's bedroom walls in Carter Red create an energizing, playful environment.
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Contemporary interior walls in Carter Red demonstrate modern color confidence.
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Japandi interior walls painted in Carter Red blend bold color with minimalist design.
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2 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Carter Red holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom walls painted in Carter Red establish bold, energetic character throughout.
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Minimalist bathroom features clean lines and walls in sophisticated Carter Red.
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3 Kitchen Photos
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Carter Red manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
Tile backsplash above the countertop receives a striking Carter Red finish.
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Kitchen backsplash painted in Carter Red adds visual punch to this workspace.
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Kitchen walls in vibrant Carter Red enliven the cooking and dining space.
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7 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Carter Red in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room walls in Carter Red frame artwork and create intimate gatherings.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Carter Red on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Cabinetry painted in Carter Red transforms this kitchen with bold personality.
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Kitchen cabinet doors in Carter Red provide striking contrast against light countertops.
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Lower cabinets finished in Carter Red anchor this kitchen's color scheme.
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Small kitchen cabinets painted in Carter Red maximize visual impact in tight spaces.
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Island cabinetry in Carter Red becomes the focal point of this kitchen.
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1 House Photo
Carter Red is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Victorian-era walls painted in Carter Red honor the home's architectural heritage.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Carter Red reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom walls in Carter Red create a restful yet spirited sleeping space.
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Coordinating Colors
York Gray reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 24), opening up a space where Carter Red encloses it.
At LRV 56 vs 24, Silver Marlin is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 75 vs 24, Lime White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 24, Steam is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 66 vs 24, Blue Lace is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (24 vs 19) makes Carter Red the marginally brighter of the two.
Van Courtland Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Carter Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (24 vs 17) makes Carter Red the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rosy Tan reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 24), opening up a space where Carter Red encloses it.
Antique Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Savannah Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mexican Tile reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 24 vs 8, Carter Red is decisively the brighter choice.
Carter Red reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 11), opening up a space where Rustic Brick encloses it.
Carter Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (24 vs 17) makes Carter Red the marginally brighter of the two.