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Benjamin Moore Hot Tamale
CSP-1155 · #AA3535 · LRV 11.4
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Red Ink is a 96% matchHot Tamale (CSP-1155) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 11.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Red Ink (96% match).
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LRV
11.4 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
CSP-1155
HEX
#AA3535
RGB
170, 53, 53
HSL
0°, 52%, 44%
Family
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Hot Tamale FAQ
What is the LRV of Hot Tamale?
Hot Tamale has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.4 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 Hot Tamale in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Red Ink (DEA151), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Heartthrob (SW 6866), 95%; Valspar: Très Bien (8001-9G), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tanager (HGSW6601), 93%; PPG: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 93%; Glidden: Red Gumball (PPG1187-7), 92%; Behr: Stiletto Love (P160-7), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 71%. 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 Hot Tamale?
The HEX code of Hot Tamale (CSP-1155) is #AA3535, RGB 170, 53, 53. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.