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Moroccan Red

Benjamin Moore · 1309

The Analysis

Moroccan Red is a deep, saturated terracotta tone that pulls light inward rather than reflecting it. Because of its low LRV of 12.73, it will make a room feel cozy and enclosed rather than spacious or bright.

This is a statement color best suited for accents, feature walls, or full-room saturation in smaller spaces like dens or powder rooms. It is too visually heavy to serve as a neutral backdrop for a whole-home color palette.

LRV 13

History & Origin

This shade leans heavily into a Heritage aesthetic, reminiscent of traditional Mediterranean villas and historic 19th-century study rooms. It provides a classic, grounded look that avoids modern sterile trends.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

It pairs best with rich, medium-toned woods like walnut or teak and warm metals like unlacquered brass. Use it in a dining room or library to create intimacy, and balance the darkness with plenty of layered lighting.

The Mood

This color is highly energizing and stimulating, making it ideal for spaces where you want activity rather than sleep. It creates a bold, intense environment that feels grounded and warm rather than clean or clinical.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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