Caliente
A bold, charismatic red infused with mysterious depths. Celebrated for statement front doors and seductive dining rooms.
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Caliente
๐๏ธ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation
See Caliente on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.
๐ฌ Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant
Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.
Hexadecimal
#983134
Web & Digital
sRGB Values
152, 49, 52
Red, Green, Blue
LRV
9.8%
Absorbs Light
HSL
358°, 51%, 39%
Hue, Sat, Light
CMYK
0,68,66,40
Print coordinates
Brand Tier
premium
$94/gal MSRP
Top Budget Dupes for Caliente
CIEDE2000 RankedCalculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
Caliente
Benjamin Moore
$94/gal
Smoked Oyster
Behr (N140-5)
$48/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Caliente
Benjamin Moore
$94/gal
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball (No. 295)
$145/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Caliente
Benjamin Moore
$94/gal
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams (SW 7048)
$82/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Caliente
Benjamin Moore
$94/gal
Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams (SW 7674)
$82/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Caliente Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands
Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.
| Brand | Matching Color | Code | Swatch | Similarity | ΔE | Price / Gal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Urbane Bronze | SW 7048 | 60% | 24.28 | $82 | View Specs | |
| Farrow & Ball | Sulking Room Pink | No. 295 | 60% | 23.88 | $145 | View Specs | |
| Behr | Smoked Oyster | N140-5 | 60% | 23.05 | $48 | View Specs | |
| Magnolia Home | Weekend | JG-03 | 60% | 33.11 | $52 | View Specs | |
| Valspar | Dark Kettle Black | 4011-2 | 60% | 27.47 | $44 | View Specs |
Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Caliente
Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.
Pure White (SW 7005)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 84
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 6
Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Benjamin Moore Caliente. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Caliente in Behr Marquee base".
Frequently Asked Questions About Caliente
What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Caliente?
The official hexadecimal color code is #983134. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 152, Green: 49, Blue: 52.
What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Caliente?
Caliente has an LRV of 9.8. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.
What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Caliente?
The closest budget alternative is Behr Smoked Oyster (N140-5), scoring a 60% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $46 per gallon.