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Benjamin Moore Exotic Red

2086-10 · #B42836 · LRV 11.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Positive Red is a 93% match

Exotic Red (2086-10) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 11.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Positive Red (93% match).

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LRV

11.5 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

2086-10

HEX

#B42836

RGB

180, 40, 54

HSL

354°, 64%, 43%

Family

Reds

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Exotic Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Exotic Red?

Exotic Red has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Exotic Red in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Positive Red (SW 6871), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Red Contrast (DEA106), 91%; Valspar: Classic Red (1009-2), 89%; PPG: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 85%; Glidden: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), 85%; Behr: Flirt Alert (P150-7), 84%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Show Stopper (HGSW7588), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 58%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Exotic Red?

The HEX code of Exotic Red (2086-10) is #B42836, RGB 180, 40, 54. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.