Raisin In The Sun
N120-6 · #82696A · LRV 16 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Raisin In The Sun16
- 4Inferno22
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Raisin In The Sun, Really?
Raisin In The Sun reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr N120-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Raisin In The Sun
Raisin In The Sun works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Raisin In The Sun
With an LRV of 16, Raisin In The Sun is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Raisin In The Sun are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr N120-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Patchwork PlumSW 22 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 16 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Mink Violet1252 · Benjamin Moore | 1.1 | 16 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Mauving UpV078-5 · Valspar | 2.9 | 15 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Granite BoulderPPG1015-6 · Glidden | 4.4 | 17 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | My Devoted446-5DB · Dutch Boy | 2.3 | 17 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Amazing AmethystDE6013 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.8 | 14 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Raisin In The Sun within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #82696A in HSL space. Pair Raisin In The Sun with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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