Drop Dead Gorgeous
1329 · #BB4254 · LRV 15 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Drop Dead Gorgeous15
- 4Inferno22
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Drop Dead Gorgeous, Really?
Drop Dead Gorgeous reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1329 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Drop Dead Gorgeous
Drop Dead Gorgeous 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 Drop Dead Gorgeous
With an LRV of 15, Drop Dead Gorgeous 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 Drop Dead Gorgeous 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 1329 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 | Coral BellsSW 6593 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 16 | Color page → |
| Behr | Red Jalapeno190D-6 · Behr | 1.8 | 15 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Berry Blush1004-1A · Valspar | 1.5 | 14.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Calypso BerryPPG1185-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 15 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Cherry Red00YR 15/510 · Glidden | 2.4 | 15 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Strawberry Sorbet203-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.9 | 14 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Drop Dead Gorgeous 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 #BB4254 in HSL space. Pair Drop Dead Gorgeous with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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