Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood is a genuinely dark Red from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 6 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#AB4830
LRV
13.39
Dragons Blood in Real Rooms
Dragons Blood has a low LRV of 13.39 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 house, front door and bedroom.
2 House Photos
Dragons Blood on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
House exterior painted Dragons Blood makes a striking architectural statement.
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Main door finished in Dragons Blood anchors the home's curb appeal.
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3 Front Door Photos
Choosing Dragons Blood for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Front entry door painted in Dragons Blood commands immediate attention.
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Entryway door in Dragons Blood welcomes guests with vibrant energy.
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Front door painted Dragons Blood creates a dramatic focal point.
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1 Bedroom Photo
To use Dragons Blood in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls in Dragons Blood establish intimate, passionate atmosphere.
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Coordinating Colors
Atrium White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 13, Jute is decisively the brighter choice.
Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.
Bruton White reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 62 vs 13, Harbor Haze is decisively the brighter choice.
Tropical Oasis reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Buxton Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.
St. John Blue reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.
At LRV 34 vs 13, Jamestown Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lily White reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.
Dusty Cornflower reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Pilgrimage Foliage reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (24 vs 13) makes Rich Coral the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Tropical Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.