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Benjamin Moore Cottage Red
HC-184 · #662A25 · LRV ~4.6
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Sun Dried Tomato (~94% proximity)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%
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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.