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Ref. #837166 · PPU5-17

Cardamom Spice

18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Cardamom Spice Technical Profile

HEX Code#837166
RGB131, 113, 102
LRV17.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Clam Shell

Complement

Hypnotic

Cardamom Spice Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hemisphere

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Lost Summit

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Coconut Shell

Behr · PPU5-5

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Cedar Plank

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

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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