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Coral Spice

Benjamin Moore · 2170-40

Dinner Party

Benjamin Moore · AF-300

43.46
LRV
8.43
Coral Spice is 35 points lighter
#EA9E82
Hex
#763637
234 · 158 · 130
RGB
118 · 54 · 55
Warm
Warmth
Warm
Undertone
Deep, understated red with wine-like depth
Orange
Family
Red
Color Preview
Collection
Affinity

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The difference

Read from the numbers

Coral Spice is the lighter of the two at LRV 43.46, 35 points above Dinner Party at LRV 8.43. Both read warm. Coral Spice is a orange, Dinner Party a red. For a whole room, Coral Spice is the safer, more forgiving choice thanks to its higher LRV, while Dinner Party is the bolder pick.

How they read

In their own words

Coral Spice 2170-40 is a mid-tone coral from Benjamin Moore's Color Preview collection, which the brand describes as "a vivacious shade of coral with a feel-good vibe". Its LRV is 43.46.

Dinner Party AF-300 is a deep red from Benjamin Moore's Affinity collection, described as "a deep, understated red that can be used in everyday spaces, as well as those reserved for special occasions". Its LRV is 8.43.

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