Mahogany Spice BNC-31 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #473643, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #473643 · BNC-31
Mahogany Spice
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mahogany Spice Technical Profile
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Mahogany Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mahogany Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMahogany Spice
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPurple Shadow
Purple Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dark Purple
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rare Wine
Valspar
Very similar
Preserve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Eggplant
Kilz
Very similar
Great Aubergine!
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Blackberry
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Nighttime Purple
PPG
Visible difference
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mahogany Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mahogany Spice
#473643
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A4650
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mahogany Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mahogany 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 Mahogany 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.
Mahogany Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mahogany Spice have?
Mahogany Spice by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Mahogany Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mahogany Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mahogany Spice are Purple Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Petunia Patty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mahogany 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 Mahogany Spice?
Mahogany Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mahogany Spice's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.