Salsa Dancing vs Toasted Chestnut paint color comparison

Salsa Dancing vs Toasted Chestnut

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Salsa Dancing reads as pink-red, while Toasted Chestnut reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Salsa Dancing (LRV 17) reflects noticeably more light than Toasted Chestnut (LRV 10), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Salsa Dancing
Benjamin Moore · AF-280
LRV16.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-280
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Toasted Chestnut
Benjamin Moore · 2174-10
LRV10.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2174-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Salsa Dancing vs Toasted Chestnut Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Salsa Dancing on one side and Toasted Chestnut on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.