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Benjamin Moore Nicolson Red

CW-270 · #65423E · LRV 7

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Folklore is a 94% match

Nicolson Red (CW-270) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong pink undertone. Its LRV is about 7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Folklore (94% match).

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LRV

7 · Very dark

Undertone

Pink · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-270

HEX

#65423E

RGB

101, 66, 62

HSL

6°, 24%, 32%

Family

Browns

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Nicolson Red FAQ

What undertone does Nicolson Red have?

Nicolson Red is a deep brown with a strong pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Nicolson Red?

Nicolson Red has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7 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 Nicolson Red in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Folklore (DET413), 94%; Valspar: Brown Plum (1006-7A), 93%; Behr: Death By Chocolate (MQ1-54), 93%; PPG: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), 92%; Glidden: Spiced Wine (PPG1016-7), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (SW 6027), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (HGSW6027), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), 85%. 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 Nicolson Red?

The HEX code of Nicolson Red (CW-270) is #65423E, RGB 101, 66, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.