Cottage Red (HC-184) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Sun Dried Tomato (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Cottage Red in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.6 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-184

HEX

#662A25

RGB

102, 42, 37

HSL

5°, 47%, 27%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Cottage Red in Benjamin Moore

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Cottage Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Cottage Red?

Cottage Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.6 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 Cottage Red in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sun Dried Tomato (SW 7585), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Spanish Tile (1010-5), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fireweed (HGSW6328), ~85% proximity; Behr: Red Pepper (PPU2-02), ~83% proximity; PPG: Roasted Pepper (PPG13-13), ~82% proximity; Glidden: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), ~81% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Redwood Forest Cathedral (DESS03), ~79% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red (No. 43), ~69% 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 Cottage Red?

The HEX code of Cottage Red (HC-184) is #662A25, RGB 102, 42, 37. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.