Tucson Red
1300 · #A64C43 · LRV 14 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Rookwood Dark Red3
- 2Rumors8
- 3Tucson Red14
- 4Cinnamon Slate19
- 5Rejuvenate30
What Color Is Tucson Red, Really?
Tucson Red reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1300 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Tucson Red
Tucson Red 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 Tucson Red
With an LRV of 14, Tucson Red 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 Tucson Red 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 1300 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 | Bravado RedSW 6320 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.2 | 14 | Color page → |
| Behr | Persimmon RedHDC-CL-09 · Behr | 2.9 | 14 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Red Ochre2011-4 · Valspar | 1.3 | 13.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Rum RaisinPPG1064-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.5 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Binge WatchPPG13-15 · Glidden | 1.4 | 13 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Red Rainboot205-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.3 | 15 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Tucson 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.
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 #A64C43 in HSL space. Pair Tucson Red with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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