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Benjamin Moore Nicolson Red

CW-270 · #65423E · LRV ~7

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Folklore (~94% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Nicolson Red in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Nicolson Red in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Folklore (DET413), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Brown Plum (1006-7A), ~93% proximity; Behr: Death By Chocolate (MQ1-54), ~93% proximity; PPG: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Spiced Wine (PPG1016-7), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (SW 6027), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (HGSW6027), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.