Cardamom Spice PPU5-17 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #837166, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Devonwood Taupe from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #837166 · PPU5-17
Cardamom Spice
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cardamom Spice Technical Profile
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Cardamom Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cardamom Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCardamom Spice
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDevonwood Taupe
Devonwood Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Sparrow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rugged Individual
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tattle Tail
PPG
Very similar
Toasted Taupe
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pelican Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Very similar
Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cardamom Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cardamom Spice
#837166
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59F77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cardamom Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cardamom 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 Cardamom Spice.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cardamom Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cardamom Spice have?
Cardamom Spice by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cardamom Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cardamom Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cardamom Spice are Devonwood Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Summer Sparrow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rugged Individual by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cardamom 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 Cardamom Spice?
Cardamom Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cardamom Spice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.