Cornwallis Red
At first glance, Cornwallis Red belongs to the red family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 15.4 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#BD4638LRV
15.44
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 88 vs 15, Opulence is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 15, Harwood Putty is decisively the brighter choice.
Bone Black reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
Baby Fawn reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Boca Raton Blue reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
Williamsburg Wythe Blue reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
At LRV 44 vs 15, Colorado Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Hemlock reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
Santorini Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
Silver Mist reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 15, Polaris Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 18 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Tropical Fruit reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 15), opening up a space where Cornwallis Red encloses it.
At LRV 28 vs 15, Golden Gate is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
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Manufacturer description
Pure red pigment is the basis for this rich and regal deep red that radiates confidence and grace.