ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spiced Apple Cider (1201) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 26. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Coral Clay (SW 9005) and Farrow & Ball Red Earth (No.64). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 26.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C1796A |
| RGB | 193, 121, 106 |
| HSL | 10°, 41%, 59% |
About Spiced Apple Cider
Spiced Apple Cider (1201) is a deep, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 26, Spiced Apple Cider absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spiced Apple Cider's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Carter Red (CW-230), it's lighter and cooler.
How Spiced Apple Cider changes with the light
Spiced Apple Cider has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Spiced Apple Cider's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spiced Apple Cider 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 Spiced Apple Cider can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spiced Apple Cider will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spiced Apple Cider in real homes
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Spiced Apple Cider 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
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Porphyry Pink (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spiced Apple Cider questions
What undertone does Spiced Apple Cider have?
Spiced Apple Cider has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spiced Apple Cider's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spiced Apple Cider a light or dark color?
Spiced Apple Cider has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Spiced Apple Cider absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Spiced Apple Cider in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Coral Clay SW 9005 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Red Earth No.64 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spiced Apple Cider?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spiced Apple Cider's undertone.
Where does Spiced Apple Cider work best?
Spiced Apple Cider works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 26, Spiced Apple Cider absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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