Acorn Spice S-H-280 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B55C08, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fireside Chat from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B55C08 · S-H-280
Acorn Spice
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Acorn Spice Technical Profile
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Acorn Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Acorn Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAcorn Spice
Very similar
ValsparFireside Chat
Fireside Chat
Valspar
Very similar
Gold Rush
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Autumn Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Copper Pot
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Carrot Cake
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lucky Penny
PPG
Visible difference
Autumn Spice
Kilz
Visible difference
Orange Ballad
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Acorn Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acorn Spice
#B55C08
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB836
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acorn Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acorn Spice Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Acorn Spice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Acorn Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acorn Spice have?
Acorn Spice by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Acorn Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acorn Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acorn Spice are Fireside Chat by Valspar (a very close match), Gold Rush by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Autumn Day by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Acorn Spice's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Acorn Spice?
Acorn Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Acorn Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.