Cake Spice M250-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D7A466, estimated LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Safari Sun from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D7A466 · M250-4
Cake Spice
42%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cake Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7A466
RGB215, 164, 102
Estimated LRV42.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cake Spice
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cake Spice
#D7A466
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cake Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cake 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
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Cake Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cake Spice have?
Cake Spice by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cake Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cake Spice are Safari Sun by Valspar (a close digital match), Honey Beehive by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Butterscotch Syrup by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cake 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 Cake Spice?
Cake Spice has a estimated lightness value of 42.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Cake Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.