Dragons Blood featured
Benjamin Moore • CW-320

Dragons Blood

Dragons Blood begins as a red color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.

LRV

13.39

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Light Reflectance Value
13.39
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior & Exterior

Dragons Blood in Rooms

Follow Dragons Blood from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

2 House Photos

Dragons Blood (CW-320) brings its red character into an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Benjamin Moore Navajo Red exterior paint

House exterior painted Dragons Blood makes a striking architectural statement.

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Benjamin Moore Navajo Red door color

Main door finished in Dragons Blood anchors the home's curb appeal.

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3 Front Door Photos

Dragons Blood (CW-320) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood front door

Front entry door painted in Dragons Blood commands immediate attention.

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Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood front door color

Entryway door in Dragons Blood welcomes guests with vibrant energy.

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Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood front door color

Front door painted Dragons Blood creates a dramatic focal point.

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1 Bedroom Photo

1 bedroom image trace Dragons Blood (CW-320) through the slower pace of morning and night. Catalog words such as Bold Vibrant offer another lens on its character.

Benjamin Moore Dragons Blood bedroom color

Bedroom walls in Dragons Blood establish intimate, passionate atmosphere.

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Coordinating Colors

Atrium White
Atrium White
Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Atrium White vs Dragons Blood
Benjamin Moore
Atrium White
OC-145 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13

Atrium White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Jute
Jute
Dragons Blood vs Jute
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Jute
AF-80 · LRV 63

At LRV 63 vs 13, Jute is decisively the brighter choice.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Harwood Putty
Harwood Putty
Dragons Blood vs Harwood Putty
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Harwood Putty
CW-5 · LRV 83

Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.

Bruton White
Bruton White
Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Bruton White vs Dragons Blood
Benjamin Moore
Bruton White
CW-710 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13

Bruton White reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.

Similar Colors

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Sangria
Sangria
Dragons Blood vs Sangria
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Sangria
2006-20 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Harbor Haze
Harbor Haze
Dragons Blood vs Harbor Haze
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Harbor Haze
2136-60 · LRV 62

At LRV 62 vs 13, Harbor Haze is decisively the brighter choice.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Tropical Oasis
Tropical Oasis
Dragons Blood vs Tropical Oasis
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Tropical Oasis
CSP-710 · LRV 20

Tropical Oasis reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Buxton Blue
Buxton Blue
Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Buxton Blue vs Dragons Blood
Benjamin Moore
Buxton Blue
HC-149 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13

Buxton Blue reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
St. John Blue
St. John Blue
Dragons Blood vs St. John Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
St. John Blue
CSP-675 · LRV 34

St. John Blue reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Jamestown Blue
Jamestown Blue
Dragons Blood vs Jamestown Blue
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Jamestown Blue
HC-148 · LRV 34

At LRV 34 vs 13, Jamestown Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Lily White
Lily White
Dragons Blood vs Lily White
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Lily White
2128-70 · LRV 80

Lily White reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Dusty Cornflower
Dusty Cornflower
Dragons Blood vs Dusty Cornflower
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Dusty Cornflower
CSP-605 · LRV 36

Dusty Cornflower reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 13), opening up a space where Dragons Blood encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Pilgrimage Foliage
Pilgrimage Foliage
Dragons Blood vs Pilgrimage Foliage
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Pilgrimage Foliage
2175-20 · LRV 17

Pilgrimage Foliage reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cornwallis Red
Cornwallis Red
Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Cornwallis Red vs Dragons Blood
Benjamin Moore
Cornwallis Red
CW-315 · LRV 15
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Rich Coral
Rich Coral
Dragons Blood vs Rich Coral
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Rich Coral
028 · LRV 24

A 11-point LRV gap (24 vs 13) makes Rich Coral the marginally brighter of the two.

Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Tropical Orange
Tropical Orange
Dragons Blood vs Tropical Orange
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13
Benjamin Moore
Tropical Orange
2170-20 · LRV 21

A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Tropical Orange the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Aztec Brick
Aztec Brick
Dragons Blood
Dragons Blood
Aztec Brick vs Dragons Blood
Benjamin Moore
Aztec Brick
2175-10 · LRV 15
Benjamin Moore
Dragons Blood
CW-320 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

RGB171, 72, 48
HSL12° 56% 43%
CMYK0 58 72 33
CIE LabL: 43.5 a: 39.1 b: 34.1
XYZX: 0.20 Y: 0.14 Z: 0.04

Manufacturer description

Named after a pigment used in 18th century, this soul-stirring shade of deepest red is dense and rich, flattering any décor.

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