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Benjamin Moore Barn RedES-22 · #76403F · LRV 0

Barn Red reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore ES-22 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE BARN RED
RGB 118, 64, 63LRV 0

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameBarn Red
SKUES-22
Hex#76403F
RGB118, 64, 63
HSL1°, 30%, 35%
LRV0
Undertonewarm red tone
FamilyRed
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About Benjamin Moore Barn Red

At LRV 0, Barn Red is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Barn Red earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.79
All red at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7594 · #6E423E · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 8
SW 7591 · #7C453D · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 9
SW 6307 · #723941 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 7
SW 6328 · #7B3730 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 7

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.82
All red at Behr →
PPF-01 · #774242 · ΔE 0.82 · LRV 8
HDC-CL-11 · #7A4041 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 8
PMD-43 · #794143 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 8
PMD-89 · #76423C · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 8

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All red at Valspar →
V080-6 · #703D3D · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 7.1
1008-7A · #7B433D · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 8.5
T583 · #704036 · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 7.4

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.47
All red at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1055-7 · #774040 · ΔE 0.47 · LRV 8
PPG1053-7 · #6D403D · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 7
PPG13-04 · #723F45 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 8
PPG1059-7 · #7B453D · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 9

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All red at Glidden →
PPG1055-7 · #774041 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 8
12YR 07/279 · #7D4240 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 7
PPG13-04 · #723F45 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 8
PPG1060-7 · #744034 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 8

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All red at Dutch Boy →
304-7DB · #773E3E · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 8
303-7DB · #764246 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 8
303-6DB · #80373F · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 8
305-7DB · #7B3730 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 7
HGSW 7591 · #7C453D · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 9
HGSW 7578 · #72353D · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 6
HGSW 2061 · #7B3730 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 7
HGSW 6328 · #7B3730 · ΔE 4.78 · LRV 7

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All red at Dunn-Edwards →
DET442 · #76443E · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 8
DEA147 · #763B42 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 7
DESS03 · #7F443D · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 9
DEA148 · #6B443D · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 7

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.96
All red at Magnolia Home →
JG-29 · #702F34 · ΔE 4.96 · LRV 6

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.32
All red at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 297 · #6F4449 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 8

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.33
All red at Diamond Vogel →
H007 · #77413D · ΔE 1.33 · LRV 8
0095 · #7D474A · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 9
H003 · #6A403E · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 7
0102 · #6D4543 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 8

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All red at Hirshfield's →
0081 · #73413E · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 10
0101 · #773B3E · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 9
H0007 · #7F4340 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 9
0095 · #753A40 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 9

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.32
All red at Rodda →
R124 · #784042 · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 9
CA218 · #784643 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 9
R125 · #6F4242 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 8
CA228 · #6D4141 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 7

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All red at C2 Paint →
C2-534 · #774341 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 8
C2-552 · #804341 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 9
C2-550 · #6F443E · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 8
BD48 · #6F4644 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 8

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.17
All red at Clare →
PNT100-DP-67 · #7C4D4C · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 10

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All red at Kompozit →
0081 · #73413E · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 8
0101 · #773B3E · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 7
0088 · #7C4549 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 9
0095 · #753A40 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 7

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Barn Red within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

CW-255 · LRV 7
2082-10 · LRV 9
1267 · LRV 9
CSP-1170 · LRV 9
2104-20 · LRV 9
CC-62 · LRV 7

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #76403F in HSL space. Pair Barn Red with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#76403F + #3F7576
TRIADIC
#76403F · #3F7640 · #403F76
ANALOGOUS
#763F5A · #76403F · #765B3F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
8.15:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.58:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Barn Red Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Barn Red from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore ES-22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barn Red

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barn Red is Carriage Door (SW 7594) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carriage Door swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Barn Red

The closest Behr equivalent of Barn Red is Tile Red (PPF-01). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0). If Behr is your counter, order Tile Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Tile Red swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Barn Red

At Valspar, the closest color to Barn Red is Red Henna (1008-7A) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8.5 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Henna swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barn Red

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Barn Red is Bordeaux (PPG1055-7). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Bordeaux and you'll get the same color. See the full Bordeaux swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Barn Red

The closest Glidden equivalent of Barn Red is Bordeaux (PPG1055-7). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0). If Glidden is your counter, order Bordeaux and you'll get the same color. See the full Bordeaux swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barn Red

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Barn Red is Gayle's Rouge (304-7DB). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Gayle's Rouge and you'll get the same color. See the full Gayle's Rouge swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barn Red

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barn Red is Red Barn (HGSW 7591) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 9 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Barn swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barn Red

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Barn Red is Rocky Mountain Red (DET442) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Mountain Red swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barn Red

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Barn Red. The nearest is Preference Red (NO. 297) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Preference Red swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barn Red

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Red Clay Hill (H007), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Barn Red without repainting risk. See the full Red Clay Hill swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Barn Red

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Berry Crush (0081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 10 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Barn Red without repainting risk. See the full Berry Crush swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Barn Red

Rodda's nearest match is Ardent Red (R124), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 9 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Barn Red without repainting risk. See the full Ardent Red swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Barn Red

The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Barn Red is Bamboozled (C2-534). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bamboozled and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboozled swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Barn Red

Clare has no exact twin of Barn Red. The nearest is Vintage (PNT100-DP-67) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 10 vs 0). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Barn Red

Kompozit's nearest match is Berry Crush (0081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 8 vs 0) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Barn Red without repainting risk. See the full Berry Crush swatch →

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