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Benjamin Moore Blushing Red 2079-20

Blushing Red

Benjamin Moore

2079-20

About Blushing Red by Benjamin Moore

Blushing Red 2079-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 13% and hue near 345° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 13%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #b83153

RGB: 184, 49, 83

Hue345°

Saturation58%

Lightness46%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Blushing Red from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Blushing Red

Benjamin Moore

2079-20

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Blushing Red looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Blushing Red 2079-20 a warm or cool color?
Blushing Red by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Blushing Red?
Blushing Red sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 345°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blushing Red?
Brightness is about 13%. Saturation is around 58%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 46%. Hue is close to 345°. The hex value is #b83153. The RGB value is 184, 49, 83.
Is Blushing Red better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blushing Red has brightness around 13%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Blushing Red?
You can match Blushing Red with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Blushing Red work best in a home?
Blushing Red works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Blushing Red compare to a pure white paint?
Blushing Red is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Blushing Red in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Blushing Red

Benjamin Moore

2079-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Blushing Red in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Blushing Red

Benjamin Moore

2079-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Blushing Red. They add contrast without clashing.

Blushing Red

Benjamin Moore

2079-20

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