Benjamin Moore

Mediterranean Spice

1337

Mediterranean Spice is a deep, saturated red with cool blue undertones that push it toward a sumac or cranberry territory rather than a pure warm red. With an LRV of 14.83, it absorbs a large portion of light, reading as a bold, concentrated hue on the wall. The blue-red base distinguishes it from brick or terracotta reds, giving it a sharper, cooler edge.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) and Opulence (OC-69) for high-contrast framing, Morristown Cream (1241) for a warm neutral companion, and Sail Cloth (OC-142) for a softer backdrop.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1337

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Mediterranean Spice in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Spice under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Spice under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

351°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

14.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B04253

RGB Decimal

176, 66, 83

RGB Percent

69.0%, 25.9%, 32.5%

HSL

350.7, 45.5%, 47.5%

HSV

350.7, 62.5%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.5%, 52.8%, 31.0%

YIQ

100.8, 60.1, 28.5

XYZ

21.41, 13.75, 9.71

CIE Lab

43.87, 46.17, 13.88

CIE Luv

43.87, 77.40, 7.75

Hunter Lab

37.08, 41.43, 9.13

Decimal

11551315

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Mediterranean Spice Madeira Red Rushing Red Fine Wine

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Mediterranean Spice Lovebirds Hummingbird Funny Face

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Mediterranean Spice Capri Seas Carlisle Green Coral

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Mediterranean Spice Copper Mountain Twilight Magenta Banana Leaf

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Mediterranean Spice Twilight Magenta Mad About Magenta Berries Galore

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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