Beaujolais
1259 · #774D4A · LRV 11 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Redwood0
- 2Bewitched6
- 3Beaujolais11
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Beaujolais, Really?
Beaujolais reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1259 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Beaujolais
Beaujolais 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 Beaujolais
With an LRV of 11, Beaujolais 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 Beaujolais 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 Benjamin Moore 1259 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Autumn HillsECC-24-3 · Behr | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Antique MahoganyPPG16-08 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Antique MahoganyPPG16-08 · Glidden | 3.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | County Road407-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Burnt CrimsonDEC705 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Farrow & Ball | Etruscan RedNO. 56 · Farrow & Ball | 4.3 | 11 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Beaujolais within Benjamin Moore'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 #774D4A in HSL space. Pair Beaujolais with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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