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Benjamin Moore Caliente
AF-290 · #8B2829 · LRV ~7.2
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Pomegranate Seeds (~91% proximity)Caliente (AF-290) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Pomegranate Seeds (~91% proximity).
Closest tone to Caliente in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Caliente in other brands?
Valspar: Pomegranate Seeds (V043-6), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bolero (SW 7600), ~86% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bolero (HGSW7600), ~86% proximity; PPG: Blaze (PPG13-16), ~83% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Scarlet Past (DEA150), ~83% proximity; Glidden: Blaze (PPG13-16), ~83% proximity; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~77% 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 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.