Hot Spice 2011-30 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F16551, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rose Fusion from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F16551 · 2011-30
Hot Spice
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hot Spice Technical Profile
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Hot Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hot 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 Spice
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRose Fusion
Rose Fusion
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Orange Tiger Lily
PPG
Very similar
Autumn Enchantment
Valspar
Very similar
Orioles
Behr
Very similar
Berry Rouge
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dynamite
Kilz
Very similar
Campire Blaze
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rejuvenate
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sari
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Salmon Range
RAL
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hot Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hot Spice
#F16551
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDA665
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hot Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hot 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 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 Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hot Spice have?
Hot 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 Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hot Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Spice are Rose Fusion by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Orange Tiger Lily by PPG (a very close match), Autumn Enchantment by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Hot 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 Spice?
Hot Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hot Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.