Mulling Spice 280D-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C17B3D, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Dunes from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C17B3D · 280D-6
Mulling Spice
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mulling Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#C17B3D
RGB193, 123, 61
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Mulling Spice
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Golden Dunes
Benjamin Moore
#C67C3B
Close digital match
Beeswax Candle
Hirshfield's
#BF7E41
Close digital match
Sedona at Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
#BF7C45
Close digital match
Beeswax Candle
Vista Paint
#BC7D3D
Similar digital color
Sparrow'S Beak
Dutch Boy
#B87940
Similar digital color
Ginger Beer
PPG
#C27F38
Similar digital color
Wet Riverbanks
Valspar
#B6793D
Similar digital color
Saucy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#B6743B
Similar digital color
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
#BD7C4E
Similar digital color
Create .03
Colorhouse
#C27136
Similar digital color
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Mulling Spice
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mulling Spice
#C17B3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8B779
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mulling Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mulling 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 Mulling 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.
Mulling Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mulling Spice have?
Mulling Spice by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Mulling Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mulling Spice are Golden Dunes by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Beeswax Candle by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sedona at Sunset by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mulling 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 Mulling Spice?
Mulling Spice has a estimated lightness value of 29.0, 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.
Explore More with Mulling Spice
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 Mulling Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.