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Benjamin Moore Caliente
AF-290 · #8B2829 · LRV 7.2
Compare with other brands: Valspar Pomegranate Seeds is a 91% matchCaliente (AF-290) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 7.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Pomegranate Seeds (91% match).
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LRV
7.2 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
AF-290
HEX
#8B2829
RGB
139, 40, 41
HSL
359°, 55%, 35%
Family
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Caliente FAQ
What is the LRV of Caliente?
Caliente has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Caliente in other brands?
Valspar: Pomegranate Seeds (V043-6), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Bolero (SW 7600), 86%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bolero (HGSW7600), 86%; PPG: Blaze (PPG13-16), 83%; Dunn-Edwards: Scarlet Past (DEA150), 83%; Glidden: Blaze (PPG13-16), 83%; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 77%. 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 Caliente?
The HEX code of Caliente (AF-290) is #8B2829, RGB 139, 40, 41. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.