ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hot Apple Spice (2005-20) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bolero (SW 7600), Farrow & Ball Incarnadine (No.248) and Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02). For trim, try Light Quartz (2011-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 10.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8A453E |
| RGB | 138, 69, 62 |
| HSL | 6°, 38%, 39% |
About Hot Apple Spice
Hot Apple Spice (2005-20) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 10, Hot Apple Spice 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 Hot Apple Spice'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 Maple Leaf Red (2084-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hot Apple Spice changes with the light
Hot Apple Spice 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
Hot Apple Spice will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Hot Apple Spice 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 Hot Apple Spice can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hot Apple Spice will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hot Apple Spice in real homes
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Hot Apple Spice 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Eating Room Red (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hot Apple Spice questions
What undertone does Hot Apple Spice have?
Hot Apple Spice has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hot Apple Spice's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hot Apple Spice a light or dark color?
Hot Apple Spice has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Hot Apple Spice absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Hot Apple Spice in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine No.248 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hot Apple Spice?
Try Light Quartz (2011-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hot Apple Spice's undertone.
Where does Hot Apple Spice work best?
Hot Apple Spice works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Hot Apple Spice absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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