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Benjamin Moore Salsa 2009-20

Salsa

Benjamin Moore

2009-20

About Salsa by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 20%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dc4739

RGB: 220, 71, 57

Hue5°

Saturation70%

Lightness54%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Salsa from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Salsa

Benjamin Moore

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Salsa looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Salsa 2009-20 a warm or cool color?
Salsa by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Salsa?
Salsa sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 5°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Salsa?
Brightness is about 20%. Saturation is around 70%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 54%. Hue is close to 5°. The hex value is #dc4739. The RGB value is 220, 71, 57.
Is Salsa better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Salsa has brightness around 20%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Salsa?
You can match Salsa with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Salsa work best in a home?
Salsa works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Salsa compare to a pure white paint?
Salsa is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Salsa in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Salsa

Benjamin Moore

2009-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Salsa in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Salsa

Benjamin Moore

2009-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Salsa. They add contrast without clashing.

Salsa

Benjamin Moore

2009-20

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Salsa. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

FIRECRACKER

Glidden

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WET CORAL

Glidden

PPG1189-6

Obstinate Orange

Sherwin Williams

SW6884

CANDY CORN

Glidden

PPG17-16