Sangria
2006-20 · #A54337 · LRV 13 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Mahogany0
- 2Turkish Coffee5
- 3Sangria13
- 4Cavern Clay20
- 5Redend Point30
What Color Is Sangria, Really?
Sangria reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2006-20 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Sangria
Sangria works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Sangria
With an LRV of 13, Sangria 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 Sangria 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 2006-20 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 | Antique RedSW 7587 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.0 | 12 | Color page → |
| Behr | Tomato SlicesHDC-SM16-12 · Behr | 2.5 | 12 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Toasted Cranberry2001-5A · Valspar | 1.4 | 12.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Rum PunchPPG1190-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.5 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Rum PunchPPG1190-7 · Glidden | 1.5 | 13 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Arizona Sun306-6DB · Dutch Boy | 3.0 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Sangria 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 #A54337 in HSL space. Pair Sangria with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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