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. 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.
Benjamin Moore HC-181 living room review
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Benjamin Moore Heritage Red living room
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