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Benjamin Moore Moroccan Spice

AF-285 · #B35D51 · LRV ~18

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Redwood City (~96% proximity)

Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18 (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 Dunn-Edwards Redwood City (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Moroccan Spice in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Moroccan Spice in other brands?

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