Autumn Red
What Autumn Red Actually Looks Like
Autumn Red 2087-40 sits in that territory between a classic rose pink and a muted coral red. It reads warm and soft in morning light, opening up the tone and making the color feel almost blush-like. By evening under artificial light, it deepens noticeably and takes on a moodier, richer quality. It is not a true red, not a baby pink. It lands somewhere more sophisticated than either.
Autumn Red Undertones
The red undertone here is persistent and active. It will pick up on adjacent colors in the room, including trim whites, wood floor tones, and fabrics. A warm cream trim will reinforce the warmth and make the color feel cozier. A bright cool white next to it will push the pink quality forward. The undertone stays warm across equivalent colors at other paint brands, so what you see in the can is a reliable guide to what you will get on the wall.
Where Autumn Red Works Best
South-facing rooms pull this color lighter and warmer, which works in its favor if you want an energetic, welcoming feel. North-facing rooms cool it down and add a slightly muted quality, which can actually suit a bedroom or a reading room nicely. Because it sits at a mid-range depth, it has enough weight to anchor a full wall without feeling heavy. It also works on cabinetry and trim, where the depth gives it a more deliberate, intentional look.
Where to put Autumn Red
On a full living room wall, Autumn Red has enough depth to read as a real color choice rather than a pale accent. The shift from daytime softness to evening richness means the room feels different morning to night, which can be a genuine asset in a space you use across the full day. Keep the furnishings warm in tone so the red undertone has something to work with.
In a bedroom, especially one with north or east exposure, Autumn Red settles into a quieter, slightly cooled version of itself that is easier to live with long term. Pair with warm linen bedding and wood tones. Avoid a lot of cool blue or gray accessories, since those will compete with the undertone rather than complement it.
On cabinetry, the mid-depth LRV means the color holds without feeling oppressive on a larger surface. A satin or semi-gloss finish will intensify the warmth and give the red undertone more presence. Test a door or drawer front first, because the color can read differently at cabinet scale than on a large wall sample.
What to Pair With Autumn Red
No Benjamin Moore coordinating colors are listed in the database for this color. When pairing, reach for warm off-whites on trim and ceiling, earthy neutrals or warm taupes for adjacent walls, and natural wood or brass hardware to reinforce the warm red base. Avoid very cool grays or stark bright whites as primary partners, since those will fight the undertone rather than work with it.
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Colors that clash with Autumn Red
If Autumn Red shares an open floor plan with a cool gray in an adjacent room, the two undertones will work against each other, making the pink look garish and the gray look dingy at the transition.
A stark, blue-leaning white on trim will amplify the pink quality of Autumn Red and strip away some of its warmth, making the overall combination feel less refined.
Gray tile or cool-toned laminate underfoot will pull the color toward pink and reduce the sense of depth that makes this shade interesting.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 38.41, which puts it in the mid-range. It is not a light color and not a deep one. It has enough depth to feel substantial on a wall or cabinet without overwhelming a room with natural light.
Yes, noticeably so. Morning light makes it feel lighter and more open. After dark under warm artificial light it deepens and takes on a moodier quality. That shift is part of the character of the color, but it is worth seeing on your actual wall before you commit.
The undertone stays consistently warm, but north light cools the overall color down and south light pulls it warmer and lighter. The red does not disappear in north light, but the whole tone becomes quieter and slightly more muted.
For walls, an eggshell gives you a little sheen without magnifying every imperfection. For cabinetry, a satin or semi-gloss is more practical and will intensify the warmth of the color, so test on an actual door or drawer front before painting the whole run.