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Red Parrot

Benjamin Moore · 1308

The Analysis

Red Parrot is a deep, saturated red that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 15.39. It will make a room feel smaller, more enclosed, and intimate rather than open or airy.

This colour is too intense for a whole-house palette and works best as a statement accent. It is excellent for an entryway, a dining room, or a powder room where you want to create a high-impact, memorable focal point.

LRV 15

History & Origin

Red Parrot leans into the classic, formal elegance of historic traditional interiors, reminiscent of late 19th-century libraries or drawing rooms. It captures a timeless, stately weight that feels grounded rather than fleetingly trendy.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut wood tones or matte black hardware to maintain a sophisticated look. Because it is dark, ensure your lighting design includes warm ambient lamps to prevent the corners of the room from feeling flat.

The Mood

This is a high-energy, stimulating colour that creates a sense of warmth and excitement. Because it is so bold, it is best used in spaces where you want an active, social atmosphere rather than a quiet or restful one.

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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