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 perfect for adding character 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. 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.
Benjamin Moore Carter Red wall
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red kidsroom interior, children's room
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red modern interior
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red japandi interior
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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.
Benjamin Moore Carter Red bathroom
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red minimalist bathroom
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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.
Benjamin Moore Carter Red kitchen painted backsplash
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red kitchen backsplash
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red kitchen review
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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.
Benjamin Moore Carter Red living room interior
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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.
Benjamin Moore Carter Red kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red small kitchen cabinets
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Benjamin Moore Carter Red kitchen cabinets
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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.
Benjamin Moore Carter Red victorian house interior
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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.
Benjamin Moore Carter Red bedroom
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