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Benjamin Moore China Red

CW-310 · #B05D4B · LRV ~17.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Iron Ore (~96% proximity)

China Red (CW-310) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Iron Ore (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to China Red in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.6 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-310

HEX

#B05D4B

RGB

176, 93, 75

HSL

11°, 40%, 49%

Family

Reds

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China Red FAQ

What is the LRV of China Red?

China Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Iron Ore (DE5153), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Caliente (M104), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~92% proximity; Behr: Colorful Leaves (M190-7), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7), ~91% proximity; PPG: Ancient Copper (PPG1063-7), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Red Cent (SW 6341), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foxy (HGSW6333), ~87% 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 China Red?

The HEX code of China Red (CW-310) is #B05D4B, RGB 176, 93, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.