Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Rhubarb |
| SKU | 2007-30 |
| Hex | #BE4E4E |
| RGB | 190, 78, 78 |
| HSL | 0°, 46%, 53% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Benjamin Moore Rhubarb
With an LRV of 17, Rhubarb 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.
Rhubarb 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.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Rhubarb within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BE4E4E in HSL space. Pair Rhubarb with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Rhubarb Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rhubarb 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 2007-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhubarb
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rhubarb is Coral Bells (SW 6593) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coral Bells swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rhubarb
At Behr, the closest color to Rhubarb is Cherry Red (HDC-MD-16) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cherry Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rhubarb
Valspar's nearest match is Dressed to the Nines (V043-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16.2 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhubarb without repainting risk. See the full Dressed to the Nines swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rhubarb
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhubarb without repainting risk. See the full Burnt Red swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rhubarb
Glidden's nearest match is French Stripe Red (10YR 17/465), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Rhubarb without repainting risk. See the full French Stripe Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rhubarb
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rhubarb is Luscious Scarlet (105-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luscious Scarlet swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rhubarb
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rhubarb is Candy Heart (HGSW 1053) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Candy Heart swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rhubarb
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rhubarb is Le Corbusier Crush (DET421) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Le Corbusier Crush swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rhubarb
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Rhubarb is Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 15 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rhubarb
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rhubarb is Romesco (NO. CB4) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romesco swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rhubarb
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rhubarb is Chuckles (1089) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chuckles swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rhubarb
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Rhubarb. The nearest is Sweet Baby Rose (1067) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Baby Rose swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rhubarb
Clare has no exact twin of Rhubarb. The nearest is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rhubarb
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rhubarb. The nearest is Sweet Baby Rose (1067) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Baby Rose swatch →