Warm Apple Crisp 1091 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AF8258, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is African Desert from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF8258 · 1091
Warm Apple Crisp
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Warm Apple Crisp Technical Profile
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Warm Apple Crisp in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Apple Crisp in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWarm Apple Crisp
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAfrican Desert
African Desert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toned Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Copper
PPG
Nearly identical
Safari Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roman Brick
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Very similar
Coronation
Behr
Very similar
Almond Roca
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Apple Crisp
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Apple Crisp
#AF8258
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAE83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Warm Apple Crisp
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Apple Crisp 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 Warm Apple Crisp.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Apple Crisp — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Apple Crisp have?
Warm Apple Crisp by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Warm Apple Crisp in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Apple Crisp from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Apple Crisp are African Desert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Toned Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Vintage Brass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Apple Crisp'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 Warm Apple Crisp?
Warm Apple Crisp has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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