Cake Spice M250-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D7A466, 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.
Ref. #D7A466 · M250-4
Cake Spice
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cake Spice Technical Profile
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Cake Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cake Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCake Spice
Nearly identical
ValsparSafari Sun
Safari Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Beehive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dingo
Kilz
Nearly identical
India Trade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ceremonial Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Morgan Hill Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
India Trade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Butterscotch Drop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gingerglow
PPG
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cake Spice
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cake 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cake Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cake Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cake Spice are Safari Sun by Valspar (a near-identical match), Honey Beehive by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Syrup by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
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 Cake Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.