Hot Apple Spice 2005-20 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B463F, 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.
Ref. #8B463F · 2005-20
Hot Apple Spice
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Apple Spice Technical Profile
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Hot Apple Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot Apple Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreHot Apple Spice
Nearly identical
BehrRojo 0xido
Rojo 0xido
Behr
Nearly identical
Red Clay
PPG
Nearly identical
Deep Crimson
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Decadent Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Parlor Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Parlor Rose
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Flower Pot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Regaled Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot Apple Spice
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Hot Apple Spice.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hot Apple Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Apple Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Apple Spice are Rojo 0xido by Behr (a near-identical match), Rusty Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Red Hawk by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hot Apple Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.