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Benjamin Moore Somerville Red

HC-62 · #9A6D6B · LRV ~18.9

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Clay Ridge (~97% proximity)

Somerville Red (HC-62) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.9 (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 PPG Clay Ridge (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Somerville Red in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.9 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

PPG: Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Homestead Red (DET414), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Clay Ridge (PPG1053-6), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Cherry Mocha (1006-7C), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rose Brocade (SW 0004), ~95% proximity; Behr: Heirloom Rose (S130-5), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Carley's Rose (HGSW9002), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~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 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.