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Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing

AF-280 · #AC5540 · LRV ~15.6

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Glowing Firelight (~96% proximity)

Salsa Dancing (AF-280) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.6 (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 Glidden Glowing Firelight (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Salsa Dancing in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

15.6 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-280

HEX

#AC5540

RGB

172, 85, 64

HSL

12°, 46%, 46%

Family

Reds

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Salsa Dancing FAQ

What is the LRV of Salsa Dancing?

Salsa Dancing has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.6 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 Salsa Dancing in other brands?

Glidden: Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Iron Ore (DE5153), ~95% proximity; PPG: Glowing Firelight (PPG1191-7), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Jalapeño (SW 6629), ~92% proximity; Behr: Colorful Leaves (M190-7), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Caliente (M104), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppery (HGSW6615), ~89% 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 Salsa Dancing?

The HEX code of Salsa Dancing (AF-280) is #AC5540, RGB 172, 85, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.