Hot Spice by Benjamin Moore paint color

Benjamin Moore · #F16551 · 2011-30

Hot Spice

29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone

Hot Spice 2011-30 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F16551, estimated 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.

Hot Spice Technical Profile

HEX Code#F16551
RGB241, 101, 81
Estimated LRV28.6
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

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Colors That Work With Hot Spice

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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hot Spice

#F16551

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CDA665

Trim & Molding

Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hot Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hot Spice are Rose Fusion by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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