Caliente AF-290 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B2829, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is New Brick from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B2829 · AF-290
Caliente
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Caliente
Caliente, Benjamin Moore's 2018 Color of the Year, is a bold, vibrant red with real depth — at LRV 7 it's saturated and dramatic without tipping orange or pink. It's a statement color: a front door, a dining room, an accent wall, or cabinetry where you want energy and confidence.
Reds intensify under warm light and can read slightly different across the day, so sample before committing a whole room. It pairs strikingly with crisp whites, warm wood, and black. Behr New Brick is a near-identical cross-brand match.
Caliente Technical Profile
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Caliente in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caliente in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCaliente
Nearly identical
BehrNew Brick
New Brick
Behr
Nearly identical
Double Decker
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Haute Red
Kilz
Very similar
Romantic Night
Vista Paint
Very similar
Create .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Red Bay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ruby Red
RAL
Very similar
Wild Rose
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cut Ruby
Valspar
Very similar
Red Delicious
PPG
Visible difference
Royal Red Flush
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caliente
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caliente
#8B2829
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99724D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caliente
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caliente Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Caliente.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caliente — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caliente have?
Caliente by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caliente in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caliente from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caliente are New Brick by Behr (a near-identical match), Double Decker by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Antique Red by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Caliente's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Caliente?
Caliente has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caliente's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.