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Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice

AF-285 · #B35D51 · LRV 18

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Redwood City is a 96% match

Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 18 (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 Dunn-Edwards Redwood City (96% match).

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LRV

18 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-285

HEX

#B35D51

RGB

179, 93, 81

HSL

7°, 39%, 51%

Family

Reds

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Moroccan Spice FAQ

What is the LRV of Moroccan Spice?

Moroccan Spice has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18 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 Moroccan Spice in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Redwood City (DE5117), 96%; Valspar: Caliente (M104), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), 92%; PPG: Pizza Pie (PPG1058-6), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Wild Poppy (SW 9694), 91%; Behr: Tandoori (M170-7), 90%; Glidden: Firecracker (PPG1190-6), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foxy (HGSW6333), 88%. 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 Moroccan Spice?

The HEX code of Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is #B35D51, RGB 179, 93, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.