Nicolson Red
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Nicolson Red remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#64413D
LRV
8.86
Nicolson Red in Real Rooms
Nicolson Red has a low LRV of 8.86 — 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.
6 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Nicolson Red. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Nicolson Red create a warm, inviting ambiance.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 87 vs 9, Capitol White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 9, Parish White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 84 vs 9, Steam is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 9, Sandblast is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
Aegean Teal reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 9), opening up a space where Nicolson Red encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 9, Blue Lace is decisively the brighter choice.
Beneath the Clouds reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 9), opening up a space where Nicolson Red encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (19 vs 9) makes Providence Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Van Courtland Blue reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 9), opening up a space where Nicolson Red encloses it.
Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (17 vs 9) makes Blue Spruce the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.