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Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood

CW-320 · #AC4931 · LRV ~13.8

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Hearty Orange (~94% proximity)

Dragons Blood (CW-320) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.8 (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 Sherwin-Williams Hearty Orange (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Dragons Blood in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.8 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-320

HEX

#AC4931

RGB

172, 73, 49

HSL

12°, 56%, 43%

Family

Reds

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Dragons Blood FAQ

What is the LRV of Dragons Blood?

Dragons Blood has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.8 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 Dragons Blood in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Hearty Orange (SW 6622), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hearty Orange (HGSW6622), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Cinnamon Sunset (V008-3), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Orange Vermillion (PPG1194-7), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Red River (DE5125), ~87% proximity; PPG: Orange Vermillion (PPG1194-7), ~86% proximity; Behr: Deep Fire (M180-7), ~86% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~76% 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 Dragons Blood?

The HEX code of Dragons Blood (CW-320) is #AC4931, RGB 172, 73, 49. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.