ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pinch of Spice (1449) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Expressive Plum (SW 6271) and Behr Plum Shade (100F-6). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 12.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #765F61 |
| RGB | 118, 95, 97 |
| HSL | 355°, 11%, 42% |
About Pinch of Spice
Pinch of Spice (1449) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 13, Pinch of 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 Pinch of 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. Next to Amazon Soil (2115-30), it's lighter.
How Pinch of Spice changes with the light
Pinch of 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
Pinch of Spice will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Pinch of Spice will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Pinch of Spice from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Pinch of Spice will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Pinch of Spice in real homes
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Pinch of 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Etruscan Red (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pinch of Spice questions
What undertone does Pinch of Spice have?
Pinch of Spice has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pinch of Spice's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pinch of Spice a light or dark color?
Pinch of Spice has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Pinch of 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 Pinch of Spice in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Expressive Plum SW 6271 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: London Clay No.244 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Behr: Plum Shade 100F-6 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pinch of Spice?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pinch of Spice's undertone.
Where does Pinch of Spice work best?
Pinch of Spice works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Pinch of Spice absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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