Benjamin Moore

Moroccan Spice

AF-285

Moroccan Spice (AF-285) is a mid-toned red from Benjamin Moore's Affinity Collection, registering an LRV of 18.48. It carries distinct pink undertones that soften its red base, pulling it toward terracotta rather than true crimson. The muted quality of those pink notes keeps it from reading as bold, making it more adaptable in varied lighting.

It pairs well with Vapor (AF-35) for a cool contrast, Harmony (AF-90) for a warm neutral companion, and Swiss Coffee (OC-45) as a clean off-white trim. Day's End (2133-30) provides a darker accent option.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

AF-285

Collection

Affinity Color Collection

Moroccan 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 Moroccan Spice under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

7°

Red Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

39%

Moderate

LRV

18.5

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

#B25C50

RGB Decimal

178, 92, 80

RGB Percent

69.8%, 36.1%, 31.4%

HSL

7.3, 38.9%, 50.6%

HSV

7.3, 55.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.3%, 55.1%, 30.2%

YIQ

116.3, 55.1, 14.4

XYZ

23.64, 17.70, 9.76

CIE Lab

49.13, 33.69, 22.78

CIE Luv

49.13, 63.29, 20.40

Hunter Lab

42.07, 29.82, 14.53

Decimal

11689040

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Moroccan Spice Hunt Club Red Red Clay Red Pepper

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Moroccan Spice Sunstone Tea Room Cool Melon

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Moroccan Spice Freshwater Sky Space Rhythm and Blues

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Moroccan Spice Edgy Green Diva Glam Intoxication

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Moroccan Spice Diva Glam Pre-Dawn Sky Dragonflies

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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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