Heritage Red
Heritage Red 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 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#990A14
LRV
10.26
Heritage Red in Real Rooms
Heritage Red has a low LRV of 10.26 — 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 living room.
2 Living Room Photos
Heritage Red anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Living room walls painted in Heritage Red make a bold, dramatic statement.
@harmonyhaus
Heritage Red walls create a striking backdrop for traditional furnishings.
@harmonyhaus
