Mahogany Spice BNC-31 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #473643, estimated 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.
Behr · #473643 · BNC-31
Mahogany Spice
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mahogany Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#473643
RGB71, 54, 67
Estimated LRV7.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Mahogany Spice
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mahogany Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mahogany Spice are Purple Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Purple Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Petunia Patty by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Mahogany Spice's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.