Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing AF-280

Official page:Salsa Dancing AF-280
Code:AF-280
Name:Salsa Dancing
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing?

Step onto the dance floor with Benjamin Moore's vibrant AF-280 Salsa Dancing. This fiery red hue ignites passion and energy, infusing any space with a sizzling flair. Ideal for adding a bold statement in your living room, dining area, or even a chic home office, AF-280 Salsa Dancing exudes warmth and drama. Let the walls come alive with this seductive color, creating a dynamic atmosphere that encourages creativity and liveliness. Embrace the sultry charm of Salsa Dancing and let your space groove with personality and sophistication.

Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing reviews

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What are Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing undertones?

The undertone of Salsa Dancing can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#AB543F

RGB code:

171, 84, 63

Is Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing AF-280 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 12° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-280 Salsa Dancing HSL code: 12, 46%, 46%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
  • Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Salsa Dancing

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Salsa Dancing:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Salsa Dancing with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

LRV of Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing has an LRV of 16.53% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 16.53%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#AB543FCopy color code
RGB Decimal171, 84, 63Copy color code
RGB Percent67.06%, 32.94%, 24.71%Copy color code
HSVHue: 12° Saturation: 63.16% Value: 67.06%Copy color code
HSLhsl(12, 46, 46)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.88 Yellow: 63.16 Key: 32.94Copy color code
YIQY: 107.619 I: 58.592 Q: 11.868Copy color code
XYZX: 20.864 Y: 15.36 Z: 6.567Copy color code
CIE LabL:46.123 a:33.844 b:28.675Copy color code
CIE LuvL:46.123 u:66.048 v:25.086Copy color code
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Hunter Lab39.192, 26.439, 17.499Copy color code
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