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Benjamin Moore Pinch of Spice

1449 · #765F61 · LRV 12.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Poetry Plum is a 95% match

Pinch of Spice (1449) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 12.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Poetry Plum (95% match).

Compare Pinch of Spice with other brands

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LRV

12.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

1449

HEX

#765F61

RGB

118, 95, 97

HSL

355°, 11%, 42%

Family

Reds

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Pinch of Spice FAQ

What undertone does Pinch of Spice have?

Pinch of Spice has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Pinch of Spice?

Pinch of Spice has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Pinch of Spice in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Poetry Plum (SW 6019), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Poetry Plum (HGSW6019), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Amazing Amethyst (DE6013), 93%; Behr: Dignified Purple (N110-6), 93%; Valspar: Smoked Mulberry (1004-7B), 92%; PPG: Eagle Eye (PPG1014-6), 91%; Glidden: Eagle Eye (PPG1014-6), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 78%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Pinch of Spice?

The HEX code of Pinch of Spice (1449) is #765F61, RGB 118, 95, 97. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.