Moroccan Spice AF-285 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B35D51, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Redwood City from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B35D51 · AF-285
Moroccan Spice
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Moroccan Spice Technical Profile
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Moroccan Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moroccan 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 MooreMoroccan Spice
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRedwood City
Redwood City
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Prairie Poppy
Behr
Nearly identical
Sedona Mountains
Kilz
Nearly identical
Island Salsa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Charred Clay
PPG
Very similar
Foxy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ginger Jar
Vista Paint
Very similar
Angelic Choir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rose Flame
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moroccan Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moroccan Spice
#B35D51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B19F81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Moroccan Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moroccan 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 Moroccan 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.
Moroccan Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moroccan Spice have?
Moroccan 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 Moroccan Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moroccan Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moroccan Spice are Redwood City by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Prairie Poppy by Behr (a near-identical match), Sedona Mountains by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moroccan 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 Moroccan Spice?
Moroccan Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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 Moroccan Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.