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Benjamin Moore Pinch of Spice

1449 · #765F61 · LRV ~12.9

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Poetry Plum (~95% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Pinch of Spice in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.9 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Poetry Plum (SW 6019), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Poetry Plum (HGSW6019), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Amazing Amethyst (DE6013), ~93% proximity; Behr: Dignified Purple (N110-6), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Smoked Mulberry (1004-7B), ~92% proximity; PPG: Eagle Eye (PPG1014-6), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Eagle Eye (PPG1014-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~78% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.