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Benjamin Moore Somerville Red

HC-62 · #9A6D6B · LRV 18.9

Compare with other brands: PPG Clay Ridge is a 97% match

Somerville Red (HC-62) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 18.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Clay Ridge (97% match).

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LRV

18.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-62

HEX

#9A6D6B

RGB

154, 109, 107

HSL

3°, 19%, 51%

Family

Reds

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Somerville Red FAQ

What undertone does Somerville Red have?

Somerville Red has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Somerville Red?

Somerville Red has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.9 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.

What is the closest match to Somerville Red in other brands?

PPG: Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Homestead Red (DET414), 96%; Glidden: Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6), 96%; Valspar: Cherry Mocha (1006-7C), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Rose Brocade (SW 0004), 95%; Behr: Heirloom Rose (S130-5), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Carley's Rose (HGSW9002), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 76%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Somerville Red?

The HEX code of Somerville Red (HC-62) is #9A6D6B, RGB 154, 109, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.