Hot Apple Spice 2005-20 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B463F, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rojo 0xido from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #8B463F · 2005-20
Hot Apple Spice
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Apple Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B463F
RGB139, 70, 63
Estimated LRV10.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Hot Apple Spice
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Apple Spice
#8B463F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B8462
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Apple Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot Apple Spice 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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Hot Apple Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Apple Spice have?
Hot Apple Spice 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 Hot Apple Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Apple Spice are Rojo 0xido by Behr (a close digital match), Rusty Red by Behr (a close digital match), Red Hawk by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hot Apple Spice'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 Hot Apple Spice?
Hot Apple Spice has a estimated lightness value of 10.2, 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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