Benjamin Moore

Caliente

AF-290

Caliente is a strong red with subtle brown undertones. Its LRV of 8.82 makes it very dark and saturated on walls. It is best used on accent walls, dining rooms, or entry areas where high chroma is acceptable.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Simply White or Natural Linen for balance. Silver Gray, Gray Owl, or Hale Navy can be used as cool counterpoints. In north-facing light, the undertone stays cool and the shade can read deeper.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-290

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Caliente in Real Homes (14 Photos)

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Caliente in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Caliente under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Caliente under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

359°

Red Family

Lightness

35%

Dark

Saturation

56%

Saturated

LRV

8.8
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#8A2728
RGB Decimal
138, 39, 40
RGB Percent
54.1%, 15.3%, 15.7%
HSL
359.4, 55.9%, 34.7%
HSV
359.4, 71.7%, 54.1%
CMYK
0.0%, 71.7%, 71.0%, 45.9%
YIQ
68.7, 58.7, 21.2
XYZ
11.59, 7.01, 2.75
CIE Lab
31.82, 41.80, 23.78
CIE Luv
31.82, 71.65, 15.06
Hunter Lab
26.47, 34.29, 11.85
Decimal
9053992

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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