ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chili Pepper (2004-20) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Blazer (No.212). For trim, try Pink Fairy (2006-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 13.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B14040 |
| RGB | 177, 64, 64 |
| HSL | 0°, 47%, 47% |
About Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper (2004-20) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 13, Chili Pepper absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chili Pepper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Greenhow Vermillion (CW-340); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Chili Pepper changes with the light
Chili Pepper is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Chili Pepper will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Chili Pepper will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Chili Pepper can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Chili Pepper will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Chili Pepper in real homes
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Chili Pepper equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: Red Bay (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chili Pepper questions
What undertone does Chili Pepper have?
Chili Pepper has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chili Pepper's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chili Pepper a light or dark color?
Chili Pepper has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Chili Pepper absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Chili Pepper in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Blazer No.212 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 11.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chili Pepper?
Try Pink Fairy (2006-70) on trim and Pink Bliss (2093-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Chili Pepper's undertone.
Where does Chili Pepper work best?
Chili Pepper works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Chili Pepper absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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