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Benjamin Moore Travers Red

CW-345 · #A04653 · LRV ~12.5

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Merlot (~97% proximity)

Travers Red (CW-345) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.5 (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 Merlot (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Travers Red in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.5 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-345

HEX

#A04653

RGB

160, 70, 83

HSL

351°, 39%, 45%

Family

Reds

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Travers Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Travers Red?

Travers Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.5 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 Travers Red in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Merlot (DE5055), ~97% proximity; PPG: Madeira Red (PPG13-11), ~93% proximity; Behr: Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Heart's Afire (PPG13-14), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Baked Bahama (1006-3A), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (SW 6313), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (HGSW6313), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~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 Travers Red?

The HEX code of Travers Red (CW-345) is #A04653, RGB 160, 70, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.