Caliente AF-290 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B2829, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #8B2829 · AF-290
Caliente
7%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#8B2829
RGB139, 40, 41
Estimated LRV7.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Caliente
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
New Brick
Behr
#892B2A
Close digital match
Double Decker
Dutch Boy
#8D2F2B
Close digital match
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#8A3234
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#942A35
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#8E3738
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RAL
#9B111E
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#90343A
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#8C363B
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#91353D
Visible digital difference
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#8E3C3F
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Caliente
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caliente from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caliente are New Brick by Behr (a close digital match), Double Decker by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Caliente's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.